Job title: Care & Support Worker (Domiciliary Care)

Job description:
Currently recruiting across all areas: Sturminster Newton, Marnhull, Durweston, King Stag, Lydlinch, Blandford Forum, Shillingstone, Stalbridge and Henstridge! Earn up to £9.10 per hour plus a great range of staff benefits! If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference to their lives, this job could just be what you are looking for! Care & Support Workers are at the absolute heart of what we do, delivering frontline care within our Care at Home service. Working out in the community, the Care & Support Workers give care and support to elderly and/or vulnerable people who have difficulties with their daily activities, enabling them to live as independently as possible. Variety is assured as each of our clients is treated as an individual and many will have differing care and support needs. Job satisfaction is guaranteed as you will be making a positive difference to their overall comfort and wellbeing. A Care & Support Workers duties will vary depending on the needs of the individual but can include: * assisting and enabling * washing and dressing * taking food and refreshment * mobility * toileting * bed making * providing interest and activities to stimulate and engage the client * companionship * administering medication * contributing to record keeping At Altogether Care we are always keen to identify and develop talent from within our existing staff team. Many Care & Support Workers progress to a Senior Care & Support Worker or Field Care Supervisor role. Apply online now, or download our interactive application form which can be found on the 'Contact Us' page. Whilst it is useful for applicants to have had experience in a caring role, what makes a great Care & Support Worker is a friendly and caring approach and the ability to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds. Patience and a sense of humour are important too! All new Care & Support Workers are given industry standard induction training, to include health and safety, manual handling and food hygiene and will be encouraged to undertake professional training, i.e. the Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care. We offer competitive hourly rates, mileage allowance, free professional training and a great range of staff benefits! The staff benefit scheme also includes: retail discount vouchers, child care vouchers, discounted holidays and travel insurance, various leisure and restaurant vouchers, a hospital plan and much more. A variety of hours and shift patterns are available, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Some services also require waking or sleeping night staff. Care & Support Workers really can enjoy flexibility in their working pattern! Applicants must: * Be prepared to complete an application for a full DBS disclosure * Have 2 suitable references (professional and/or educational) * Be caring and friendly * Have a valid driving licence and own vehicle * Be eligible to work in the UK * Have a good standard of verbal and written English (or be prepared to further their English skills) If you want to explore a rewarding career in Care with Altogether Care, please apply online today!

Employer Name: Active Job

Form of contact: Recruiter

Job short description: Nursing associate professionals

Country: United Kingdom

Region: Dorset and Somerset

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Monthly