Specialist Home Care Assistant

Care South; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in South Somerset is seeking Specialist Home Care Assistants to support clients in their homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care and assisting clients to maintain their independence. Previous experience in care is required, along with flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, including a 'Refer a Friend' bonus and paid training.

Benefits

£12.95ph weekdays - £14.95ph weekends

40p per mile mileage allowance

£500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

Paid DBS and uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is required.
• Flexible in the hours you can work and able to work every other weekend.
• You will hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or prepared to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to enable individuals to remain independent.
• Assist clients with personal care such as hygiene and dressing.
• Help clients build confidence and return to independent living.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced Carer? We offer our Specialist Home Care Assistants: free uniform, free DBS, free Life Assurance, paid three week induction and training period, 40p per mile & pay per shift. Full and Part time positions available, to include every other weekend working. Care South, a leading not for profit charity, have exciting opportunities for Specialist Home Care Assistants to join our Somerset Care at Home team, supporting clients with a variety of needs in their own homes in Various locations across Somerset. This Specialist Home Care Assistants role is a community based, it is essential applicants hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• £12.95ph weekdays - £14.95ph weekends
• Enhanced rate on Bank Holidays
• 40p per mile mileage allowance, paid fortnightly
• £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Paid DBS and uniform
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Outstanding training, qualification and career advancement opportunities

Key Duties

• Providing high-quality support to enable individuals to remain independent
• Supporting our clients to build confidence and return to independent living
• As a valued member of our team, Specialist Care Assistants are key to helping us provide good quality care our clients deserve
• You will be responsible for the needs of clients and ensuring their dignity
• You will help with personal care such as personal hygiene, toileting, and dressing
• Shifts can be early or late between 7 am and 10 pm. Alternative weekend working is also required

About You

• Previous experience in a care setting is required
• Flexible in the hours you can work and ability to work every other weekend
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• You will hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or prepared to undertake one.

Care is at the HEART of everything we do, it’s values that inspire us, not profits.

If you would like more details, or a conversation about the role please e‑mail [e-mail] or call 07821 301921.