Job Title: Care Support Worker
Job Type(s): Full and part-time positions available
Salary: £12.40 per hour + paid travel time and mileage
Candlelight Care is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable individuals to join our friendly, family-run team supporting vulnerable adults in their own homes within Frome and surrounding areas. We offer both full and part-time Care and Support Worker roles. Typical shifts run from 7am - 2pm and/or 4pm - 10pm, with a commitment to working alternate weekends. Driving is not always essential depending on location.
Key Responsibilities of a Care Support Worker
* Build relationships with clients, understanding their interests and needs
* Provide emotional and practical support, including personal care (washing, toileting, dressing), domestic tasks, and food preparation tailored to each individual
* Assist with medication, mobility aids, and personal equipment as required
* Report significant changes in clients’ health or circumstances to the Registered Manager
At Candlelight Care, we encourage and enable clients to remain as independent as possible, while safeguarding their wellbeing.
What Candlelight Care offers you
* £300 Welcome Bonus for new staff
* Competitive mileage and travel time reimbursement
* Full training and career progression opportunities (NVQ)
* Referral scheme worth up to £300 per referral
* Blue Light Discount Card
* Annual Awards Ceremony
* Company smartphone
* 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
* Employee Assistance Programme for support and advice
* Workplace pension (conditions apply)
* Uniform and full PPE for staff safety
* Rewarding work with a meaningful impact
Ideal candidates will have an empathetic and understanding nature, patience, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A full driving license and access to a vehicle are preferred, though walking/cycling routes may be available in some areas. If this sounds appealing and you want to join a reputable company with over 35 years of experience, apply now!
Candlelight Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy.
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