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Care Support Assistant (Cary Brook)

Location: Cary Brook, Castle Cary

Role type: Care Home

Salary:  £12.73 – £13.78

Hours Available: 27

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group

We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer.

Here at Cary Brook, we recruit based on values – you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: 

• Connecting with people 
• Making a difference 
• Doing the right thing 
• Embracing change 

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.

Join our Cary Brook Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Castle Cary.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will clean various areas of the home as allocated by your supervisor including Service Users’ bedrooms, and will involve Service Users where possible and practical
• You may be asked to work within the kitchen area, which will include: cleaning the kitchen equipment, floors, surfaces, cupboards and storage areas on a daily basis as agreed with or directed by the supervisor or Cook
• You will undertake basic preparation of food and beverages, e.g. preparing and serving light snacks such as sandwiches, rolls, and toast for Service Users
• You will carry out dining room activities such as laying tables and clearing away as required
• You may be involved in assisting with carrying out personal care duties, and may be involved in assisting will manual handling duties as required
• You will access and update confidential records using a computer on a daily bases. You may also be required to use technology to support Customers in order to improve health and well-being in order to maintain contact with family and friends e.g. Skype, YouTube, Internet etc
• You will observe the Service Users’ well-being and environment and report any problems, hazards or difficulties immediately to a senior member of staf

What we’re looking for:

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for people
• Able to work alternate weekends
• Hours available (per week): 27

What you’ll get:

• Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays
• Free DBS & uniform
• Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts)
• Wagestream – access wages before payday
• £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!)
• Wellbeing support & recognition awards

Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team!

Somerset Care Limited 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. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk. 

Apply now!