Specialist Care Assistant

Children's Hospice South West; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded professional training up

Flexible contracts

Up to £12.75 an hour and mileage paid

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a compassionate Home Carer in Taunton to provide dedicated support to one gentleman with autism, helping him live independently and with dignity. You will build a trusted relationship with him and liaise with his family to ensure a consistent, person-centred approach.

You will also support other service users, assist with daily living, meals, medication, shopping, and encourage social engagement.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate and caring attitude; ability to learn on the job.
• Willingness to work with autistic individuals and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities and personal care.
• Promote independence and social/community engagement.
• Build trusting relationship with the client and liaise with family.
• Assist with shopping, meals and medication as required.

Skills

Compassionate

People skills

Team player

Flexibility

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and reliable Care and Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to one gentleman with autism. This role is primarily focused on building a trusting relationship with him, understanding his individual needs, and helping him to live a fulfilling, independent life. A key aspect of this role is developing and maintaining a positive, professional relationship with his family. You will liaise regularly with family members, communicating effectively, sharing relevant updates, and working collaboratively to ensure a consistent, person-centred approach that meets his needs and promotes his wellbeing. While your main responsibility will be supporting this individual, you will also be expected to provide care and support to other service users within the service as required. This includes promoting independence, assisting with daily living activities, supporting social and community engagement, and ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and individual choices of everyone you support. Could you be the reason someone smiles? Jo

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and reliable Care and Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to one gentleman with autism. This role focuses on building a trusting relationship with him, understanding his individual needs, and helping him live a fulfilling, independent life. A key aspect is developing and maintaining a positive, professional relationship with his family through regular liaising, effective communication, sharing updates, and working collaboratively. While primarily supporting this individual, you will also provide care and support to other service users as needed. This involves promoting independence, assisting with daily activities, supporting social and community engagement, and ensuring the wellbeing and dignity of everyone you support.

About us

Agincare has been supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across over 170 locations. We are supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. Our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Please note we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and reliable Care and Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to one gentleman with autism. This role is primarily focused onbuilding a trusting relationship with him, understanding his individual needs, and helping him to live a fulfilling, independent life.A key aspect of this role is developing and maintaining a positive, professional relationship with his family. You will liaise regularly with family members, communicating effectively, sharing relevant updates, and working collaboratively to ensure a consistent, person-centred approach that meets his needs and promotes his wellbeing.While your main responsibility will be supporting this individual, you will also be expected to provide care and support to other service users within the service as required. This includes promoting independence, assisting with daily living activities, supporting social and community engagement, and ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and individual choices of everyone you support.

Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join us as a Home Care Assistant in/at (location) and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you.

What we offer

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Up to £12.75 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

The Role of a Home Carer:

• Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care
• Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea
• Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation
• Helping with medication

About you

Above all, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others. You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.

You’ll bring

• A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others
• Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
• A supportive, professional, and team-focused mindset
• A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship)
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work alternating weekends

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter while learning new, valuable skills and continuing your development wed love you to join our team.

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Above all, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others. You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest. We require a minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence is needed, along with flexibility to work alternating weekends.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Taunton

TA1 4AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)