59 Social Services / Housing jobs in Bridgwater, Somerset

We are seeking reliable, kind and caring people to join our care assistant team at Home Instead. This is a part time position, but you will have the same, regular hours each week. We are advertising for a split shift with hours available in the morning, and then again at tea time and early evening. The role is for 3 or 4 weekdays plus every other weekend and would suit somebody who enjoys a long break during the afternoon, or has other commitments to attend to during this time. As a Care Professional with Home Instead, you will be visiting Clients in their own homes to help them with all elements of their morning, lunchtime and evening routines, and provide meaningful companionship at the same time. This may also involve providing personal care assistance.

No previous care assistant experience is needed, just your natural caring qualities. We will support you with full training, shadow shifts with a Team Leader and introductions to all you new clients. Having a full, UK driver's licence and your own car is essential due to some tasks that may be involved like shopping trips, taking to appointments etc. We provide free ongoing learning and development opportunities such as the Care Certificate, Health and Social Care diplomas and an extensive range of distance learning courses.

• Pay rate of £13.40 - £15.20 per hour.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid travel time plus paid mileage.
• A range of guaranteed hours contracts available e.g.: 12, 16, 30 hours p/week. Or zero-hours to suit your availability.
• Your pay, whenever you need it - take a portion of your pay early, no need to wait until payday.
• Paid holiday, even on a zero-hour contract.
• Paid training and shadowing.
• DBS fee paid (after a qualifying period)
• Regular working pattern with the same Clients.
• 24/7 on call support and a friendly and supportive office team.
• Regular team meetings, training updates and support visits.
• Free qualifications such as NVQ diplomas and Level 2 certificates in a variety of topics PLUS fully funded City & Guilds qualification in Dementia.
• Free polo shirt, satchel and PPE.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff appreciation schemes and regular staff social events.
• Access to our Home Instead benefits including discounts in high street shops, restaurants, on holidays, and much more.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme and company pension.
This is a fantastic, rewarding role and you will really be making a difference to someone's life.