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Home Care Assistant Urgently Needed With Sponsorship

Published on December 7, 2024

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.

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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:

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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.

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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).

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How to Apply
Apply online via Company’s Website.

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