Care Assistant Weekends

Altogether Care; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Fully funded induction and training

Career development and progression

Mileage allowance

Blue Light Card discounts

Mental health and wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Job summary

Altogether Care is seeking a Care & Support Worker in Beaminster. You will provide personal care, assist with daily tasks, and help clients stay independent in their own homes.

Travel across the Beaminster community, using mobile tech to record care, and follow our values. DBS checks are required for successful applicants. We offer training and progression opportunities, with both full-time and part-time roles available.

Qualifications

• Provide personal care and emotional support to clients.
• Travel to clients' homes across Beaminster and nearby areas.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Meet safety, safeguarding and care standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and help with daily activities.
• Support clients to maintain independence and confidence.
• Assist with appointments, transport, and mobility needs.
• Record care records using mobile technology and follow procedures.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, families and professionals.
• Follow safeguarding practices and Altogether Care values.

Skills

Driving licence

Own vehicle

Job description

Whether you're new to social care or you're an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity we would love to hear from you. As a Care and Support Worker, you will: Provide personal care, physical and emotional support. Help people with everyday tasks, activities and appointments Encourage and empower clients to make their own choices Build trusted relationships with clients, families and professionals Support people to maintain their independence and confidence Use mobile technology to record and deliver high-quality care Follow safe working practices and our Altogether Care values Travel throughout the local area to provide care where it is needed Grow Your Career With Us At Altogether Care, we're proud to be a family-run care provider, established in 1988 and supporting communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years. We offer training, development and career progression, with many of our managers having started in frontline care and worked their way up. If you're kind, reliable and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you. Other organisations may call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver or Domiciliary Care Worker. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• criteria applies
• Full UK Driving Licence & Access To Own Vehicle
  As a Care & Support Worker, you'll support people in their own homes across the Beaminster community, helping them remain independent, confident and able to live life on their own terms.

INDBM About the company A Better Life Required Criteria

Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we'll give you the training, support and development you need to succeed. Driving is essential for this role, and you'll need the ability and willingness to travel between care visits.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive pay: £13.80 - £14.30 per hour
• Permanent contract
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Welcome bonus and Care Friends Refer-a-Friend rewards
• Fully funded induction, ongoing training, and career development
• Access to 100s of eLearning courses and an opportunity for career progression
• Good mileage allowance
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme and staff recognition rewards
• Flexible shift options to suit you
• We have a range of shift patterns available: Morning & evening shifts - full or part-time
• Morning-only shifts - full or part-time
• Evening-only shifts - full or part-time
• Weekend-only positions - mornings and/or evenings

Please note that availability to work every other weekend is a requirement for most weekday positions.