Support Worker

Nurseplus; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Yeovil, providing essential care in diverse settings. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and fostering independence among service users. The role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, free training, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free training in line with the Care Certificate

Ongoing support and development opportunities

Annual pay review

Discount eligibility with the Blue Light card

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 to apply.
• Good standard of English and ability to communicate effectively.
• Enhanced DBS required, can be applied for after registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with eating, drinking, and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Encourage service users’ independence with daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Personal care assistance

Job description

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At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.

We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!

Our services are available within a variety of care settings to a wide number of clients, all with individual needs; you could be supporting people with learning difficulties, complex care needs, mental health needs, dementia and providing care for older people.

As a Support Worker daily tasks can include, assisting with eating and drinking, meal preparation and planning, personal care, companionship and encouraging the service user’s independence with day to day activities.

What Nurseplus can offer you as a Support Worker:

• Flexible shifts to fit around you – full or part-time, days, nights and weekends
• Pay rates from £13.15 to £19.00 per hour, weekly pay*
• Free training – In line with the Care Certificate
• Ongoing support and further development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications such as distance learning and NVQ Level 2 and 3
• Annual Pay Review
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card, which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

What Nurseplus needs from you as a Support Worker:

• You must be over 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Flexibility on travel - some shifts may require you to drive or have access to public transport
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
• An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration (to be paid in full at a £45.40 fee with a full refund after 100 hours worked*)