Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Onsite learning & development team

Career progression

Staff wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Beauchamp House Residential Home in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Care & Support Assistant to join the team. The role involves delivering person-centred care to residents, with a focus on empathy, safety and wellbeing.

You don’t need previous care experience; if you have worked in customer service or supported your community, you could be a great fit. An induction and ongoing training are provided, with weekend shifts included on a rotation.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; experience in customer service or community support is fine.
• Demonstrates kindness, understanding and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued.

Skills

Care empathy

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Join Our Caring Community at Beauchamp House!

Role: Care & Support Assistant

Location: Beauchamp House Residential Home, Taunton (TA3 6GS)

Pay: £13.05 – £13.30 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 08:30 – 16:00 (To include alternate weekend working)

Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Beauchamp House, we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team.

You don’t need previous experience in care — if you’ve worked in customer service, supported your community, or simply have a natural empathy for others, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is your kindness, understanding, and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued.

We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.

If this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.