Compassionate Home Care Support Worker

Candlelight Care; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive mileage

Paid travel time

NVQ training opportunities

Blue Light Discount Card

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Pension

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Candlelight Care is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our family-run team as Home Care Assistants in Shepton Mallet and surrounding areas. You will support vulnerable adults in their own homes with compassionate, person-centred care and practical help, across varied shifts including early and late slots and alternate weekends.

The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities, with comprehensive training and ongoing development to help you progress in the care sector.

Qualifications

• Kind, empathetic and motivated to help others.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Calm, patient and able to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to clients in their own homes (personal care, meal prep, domestic tasks).
• Support clients with medications, mobility aids and equipment where required.
• Monitor wellbeing and report significant changes to the Registered Manager to safeguard clients.

Job description

Candlelight Care is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our family-run team as Home Care Assistants in Shepton Mallet and surrounding areas. You will support vulnerable adults in their own homes with compassionate, person-centred care and practical help, across varied shifts including early and late slots and alternate weekends.

The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities, with comprehensive training and ongoing development to help you progress in the care sector.