Senior Care and Support Worker - South Somerset

Are you looking to take the next step in your career, eager to learn new skills and to utilise the ones you already have?

Would you enjoy a role where you support new staff in their role and take an active participation in their training?

Are you interested in creating detailed care plans for our customers, personalising them to promote active participation in their daily care requirements. If you would like a varied role our Senior Care and Support Worker position could be the ideal opportunity to begin to take that next step in your career.

As a Senior Care and Support worker you will also be required to support the core staff team covering annual leave and sickness within your assigned geographical area, therefore you must possess a flexible attitude and be willing to pitch in when necessary.

As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in the South of England, we offer great career opportunities within a supported and reputable environment.

Benefits of working with us:

• Competitive rates of pay including paid mileage

• Enhancements for weekend working

• Fully paid induction and free criminal records check

• Opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst working (funded by Somerset Care)

• Structured career path and progression opportunities

• An employer contribution pension scheme

• Childcare vouchers

• Shopping discount scheme where you can easily save money at almost any chain store or supermarket on the high street with instant vouchers and reloadable cards.

• Cycle to Work scheme

• 28 days annual leave

• Statutory Sick Pay

• Long Service Awards

• Annual Care Awards - recognising employees' contribution

• Be Healthy Campaign promoting the health and wellbeing of our employees by providing free health checks, discounted gym membership along with advice and support.

This role will cover South Somerset.

If you are up to the challenge and would like to make a difference to people's lives we would love to receive your application.

If you would like more information please contact our Recruitment Team o.

The application is in two parts. Part 1 is the application form and the second part is a personality and attitude assessment. Please note, you must submit the application form before proceeding to Part 2 AND both sections must be completed in order for your application to be considered.

Appointments are subject to a satisfactory certificate from the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.