Area: Taunton
Hours: Full Time or Part Time £12.16-£13.16 per hour
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Since 1994, Way Ahead Care believes in providing individual care for individual people. We are proud of the quality of care and support we provide to our customers.
Everything we do at Way Ahead Care is underpinned by our four core values:
* Connecting with people
* Making a difference
* Doing the right thing
By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.
You do not need qualifications or previous experience to apply for this role; full training will be provided. A good pair of eyes, a listening ear, and a warm caring nature are all you need for this role.
Please Note: A Full UK driving licence and vehicle are required for this role.
As a Community Home Care Assistant, you will make a real difference to the lives of our service users. Our customers deserve the best care possible every day of the year. You will therefore need the commitment and desire to give someone your best attention.
If you tick these boxes, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Location: Taunton & Surrounding areas
Shift Patterns: (7am-2pm and/or 4pm-10pm) Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
Days: Can be flexible, but all employees must be available to work alternate weekends.
Community Home Care Assistant Duties Include:
* Assisting with morning and evening routines; dressing, personal care, etc.
* Meal preparation; making a cracking cup of tea through to helping with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
* Companionship; our customers are full of great stories and love a listening ear to relive their memories.
* Assistance with medication.
* Maintaining accurate records.
In Return We Offer Great Benefits Including:
* Free training and ongoing support in the role.
* Choice of full and part-time hours to suit your work/life balance.
* Competitive hourly rates.
* Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays.
* Fixed 2-week rolling rota pattern.
* Travel time paid at hourly rate.
* Free enhanced DBS check.
* Additional holidays for long service of 5 and 10 years.
* A generous Recommend a Friend Scheme.
* Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Monthly staff lottery.
* Birthday Leave Day.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Blue Light Card.
Way Ahead Care is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves regulated activity (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006), an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.
It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Way Ahead Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.
Position applying for: Community Home Care Assistant – Taunton – Female Only
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