Health Care Assistant (Cooksons Court)

Somerset Care Group; Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream access to wages

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Free DBS

Uniform provided

Wellbeing support

Health & Social Care qualifications

Enhanced pay for nights/weekends/bank

Job summary

Somerset Care Group is seeking dedicated care workers for Cooksons Court in Yeovil. This role focuses on delivering person-centred care, assisting residents with daily living tasks, and supporting social activities within a warm, supportive team.

Training is provided, and there are enhanced payments for nights, weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn; the role requires eligibility to work in the UK and a commitment to safeguarding and

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support
• Helping with daily living tasks, personal care and housekeeping
• Offering emotional support and encouraging independence
• Supporting appointments and social activities

Job description

Location: Cooksons Court, Cooksons Orchard, Preston Grove, Yeovil BA20 2FT

Role type: Care Home

Salary: £12.92 - £13.97 per hour

Hours Available: 24 hours

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

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

We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer.

Here at Cooksons Court, we recruit based on values - you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:

• Connecting with people
• Making a difference
• Doing the right thing
• Embracing change

By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.

Join our Cooksons Court Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Yeovil.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing person-centred care and support
• Helping with daily living tasks, personal care and housekeeping
• Offering emotional support and encouraging independence
• Supporting appointments and social activities

What we're looking for:

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for people
• Able to work alternate weekends
• Hours available (per week): 36 hours

What you'll get:

• Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays
• Free DBS & uniform
• Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts)
• Wagestream - access wages before payday
• £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!)
• Wellbeing support & recognition awards

Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves "regulated activity" (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

It's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.