Care Assistant (Residential)

Somerset Care; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking, not-for-profit provider of care as a Care Assistant. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives, providing high-quality, person-centered care. With flexible part-time positions available, you will work in a supportive environment that values connection and compassion. Enjoy benefits like enhanced pay for nights and weekends, ongoing training, and a referral bonus. Be part of a team that embraces change and truly cares about its residents' well-being.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Enhanced pay for nights and weekends

Access to earned wages before payday

Blue Light Card discounts

Referral bonus of GBP 350

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Experience working within a care setting is essential.
• NVQ in Care or similar qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents.
• Support residents during mealtimes and engage in activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Experience in care setting

Education

NVQ in Care

Care qualifications

Job description

Join Somerset Care as a Care Assistant

Do you enjoy connecting with people, making a difference, and doing the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning, not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

We recruit based on values; however, for this role, we are seeking candidates with experience working within a care setting.

Please note: We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Part-Time Positions Available

• Two positions of 28 hours per week
• Two relief positions

Shift Patterns

• A mixture of early and late shifts: 7am - 2pm and 2pm - 9pm, with alternate weekends

Our Values

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing, and Embracing change.

Benefits

• Full induction, ongoing training, NVQ & Care qualifications, and apprenticeship opportunities
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Access to earned wages before payday through Wagestream
• Blue Light Card discounts at over 15,000 retailers and local businesses
• Reward and recognition programs, including Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonus of GBP 350 per successful hire (uncapped)
• Wellbeing support services and events

Application Process

Apply now to speak with our friendly recruitment team! As a Care Assistant, you will be key in providing high-quality, person-centered care that enables our residents to live as they choose. Responsibilities include working from care plans, supporting residents during mealtimes, engaging in activities, and providing companionship.

Our Care Assistant pay rate is GBP 12.39 per hour, with enhanced pay on weekends.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference—because this is more than just a job.

If you'd like to chat with our recruitment team, please call us and select Option 1.

Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.