Home Care Assistant Urgently Needed With Sponsorship

Job Post: Specialist Home Care Assistant
Employer: Care South
Location: 4 Linen Yard, South Street, Crewkerne TA18 8AB
Pay: £12 – £14 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Shift and Schedule: Weekend availability

Care South, a leading not-for-profit charity, is seeking dedicated Specialist Home Care Assistants to join our Somerset Care at Home team. This community-based role involves providing exceptional care to clients in their own homes across Crewkerne and the surrounding areas.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and have prior experience in a care setting, we’d love to hear from you! Start your rewarding journey as a Specialist Home Care Assistant today!

About the Role
We value our carers and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Free uniform, DBS check, and Life Assurance.
• Paid three-week induction and training period.
• Mileage allowance: 40p per mile.
• Sponsorship opportunities for candidates with 12 months of care experience and a UK driving licence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting individuals to maintain independence in their own homes.
• Providing personal care such as hygiene, toileting, and dressing.
• Building clients’ confidence and aiding them in returning to independent living.
• Working between 7 am and 10 pm, including alternate weekends.

Benefits
Our Specialist Home Care Assistants enjoy:

• Competitive pay: £12.00/hour weekdays, £14.00/hour weekends.
• Enhanced rates on Bank Holidays.
• £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.
• Blue Light discount card.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Career progression opportunities with outstanding training and qualifications.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

About You
We’re looking for individuals who:

• Have previous experience in a care setting (essential).
• Are flexible and willing to work alternate weekends.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Possess strong attention to detail and reporting skills.
• Are capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment
As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll work in various client homes, providing tailored care based on their specific needs. You’ll experience:

• A supportive and compassionate team environment.
• Varied tasks to enhance your skills.
• Opportunities to develop lasting relationships with clients.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Compassion and empathy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety in caregiving.
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Education and Certification

• No formal qualifications required, but previous care experience is essential.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) is mandatory.

Who Can Apply?
UK citizens, permanent or temporary residents.
Candidates with or without a valid work permit (limited sponsorships available for eligible candidates).

How to Apply
Apply online via Company’s Website.