Care Assistant (Residential)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care provider as a Care Assistant, where your compassion and dedication can truly make a difference. This role offers the chance to connect with individuals, support them in their daily lives, and engage in meaningful activities. With flexible part-time positions available, you'll enjoy excellent benefits including ongoing training, enhanced pay for weekends, and a generous referral bonus. Be part of a team that values making a difference and doing the right thing in a supportive environment. If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in care, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Enhanced pay for nights and weekends

Access to earned wages before payday

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Reward and recognition programs

Wellbeing support services

Uncapped referral bonus

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; full training provided.
• Ability to connect with people and provide companionship.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with mealtimes and activities.
• Work from care plans to provide person-centred support.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ in Care

Apprenticeship in Care

Job description

Join Somerset Care as a Care Assistant

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference, and do the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning, not-for-profit provider of care across the South West, renowned as the Somerset Care Group.

We recruit based on values; no prior experience is needed as we provide all necessary training!

Part-Time Positions Available

1. 22.21 hours per week: Week 1 - Mon AM, Tues AM, Fri PM; Week 2 - Mon AM, Weds AM, Fri AM, Sat PM
2. 33.085 hours per week: Week 1 - Tue Long day, Weds PM, Fri Long day; Week 2 - Mon Long day, Sat Long day, Sun Long day
3. 39.375 hours per week: Week 1 - Thurs PM, Weds Long day, Sat Long day, Sun Long day; Week 2 - Mon Long day, Tues AM, Thurs PM, Fri PM

Shift timings include:

• AM: 07:15 - 14:00
• PM: 13:45 - 20:15
• Long shifts: 07:15 - 20:15

Our core values at Somerset Care are: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing, and Embracing change.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Full induction, ongoing training, NVQ & Care qualifications, and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Access to earned wages before payday via Wagestream
• Discounts through Blue Light Card from over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition programs like Bright Sparks, Group Awards, and Long Service Awards
• Uncapped GBP 350 referral bonus per successful hire
• Wellbeing support services and events

Apply now to speak with our friendly recruitment team!

• Care Assistants are vital in providing high-quality, person-centred support, enabling residents to live as they choose.
• You will work from care plans, support with mealtimes, engage in activities, and provide companionship.
• This role embodies our values of making a difference and doing the right thing, making it more than just a job.
• The pay rate for Care Assistants is GBP 12.39 per hour, with enhanced rates on weekends.

Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. For more information or to apply, please contact our recruitment team and select Option 1.

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