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Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing? Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group. Here at Community Somerset, part of Somerset Care Groupwe deliver bespoke home care services. Also referred to as domiciliary care, our tailored service provides support to people within their own homes, out and about, with hobbies, or companionship. This role will require you to to carry out work at our Extra Care Housing Scheme based in Yeovil, Illminster and Crewkerne. Being a driver is not essential for this role. ECH schemes are complexes of self-contained accommodation which enable tenants to live independently, but with the security and peace of mind that there staff available 24hrs a day in the event they are needed. Community Somerset 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 and Embracing change So, if you tick these boxes and are looking for a secure part-time or full-time job, you've got everything you need to start training as a Care and Support Worker and start or continue your social care career. As a valued employee, you'll have access to a range of benefits: Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship Guaranteed or flexible hours Full and part-time opportunities Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays Mileage rate of 45p, plus MOT scheme & free breakdown cover 24/7 Free DBS check and uniform Blue Light Card - provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses! Access to your earnings before payday via Wagestream Full provision of all necessary PPE Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events. Reward and recognition - Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards A Care and Support Worker is our most essential role and involves: Supporting our customers by accompanying them to appointments, shopping, preparing meals and helping with daily living routines including washing, dressing and personal care. Providing companionship and making someone's day that little bit easier. Understanding the care plan in place to support the customers we look after. Keeping clear and accurate records of the care and support provided at each visit. Ensuring our customers have eaten and are drinking enough to remain as healthy as possible. Working with the team around you to raise any concerns you have regarding our customers. Light domestic duties Manual Handling - For anyone that may be less mobile. Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.
Support Worker who has experience working with young people from the ages of 16 - 25, as well as having empathy, patience, and dedication to provide exceptional support is required for an organisation that provides high-quality supported accommodation for young people based in Glastonbury, Somerset. SALARY: £12.12 increasing to £12.97 per Hour in April Benefits LOCATION: Glastonbury, Somerset JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours on Average on a rolling rota system, which includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays between the hours of 8am - 10pm PLEASE NOTE: You will need a Full Drivers Licence and Access to a Vehicle JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Workerwho has experience working with young people from the ages of 16 - 25, as well as having empathy, patience, and dedication to provide exceptional support. Working as the Support Worker you will work as part of a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people within the housing projects and within the community. As the Support Worker you will help young people through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence. DUTIES Your duties as a Support Worker will include: Support young people within housing projects and within the community to equip them with the skills to live independently You will assist the organisation to provide support across the area where needed, both accommodation and community-based work, assisting those who are not housed but need comprehensive housing support to identify, secure and set up accommodation to achieve independent living Be involved in each stage of the young person's time with the organisation, supporting young people to progress as needed through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence within each of the five outcomes: Being Healthy, staying safe, Enjoying and achieving, Making a positive contribution and Economic well-being Responsible for Housing Management duties to ensure a holistic service for clients including administration, rent collection and rent administration, notification of repairs and maintenance, health and safety tasks and ensuring the environment is welcoming and safe for clients and staff CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Ability to be innovative, take initiative, be self-motivated and plan own work load Efficient and organised recording and administrative skills To communicate effectively in writing and by telephone To work in a stressful, sometimes hostile environment; to be assertive and use conflict creatively To work as part of a team, to supervise others, be open, honest, able accept and to give positive criticism Ability to listen Actively enable and empower young people in all the work that is undertaken Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities To work in a non-judgemental way Knowledge of appropriate support agencies and networks for young people aged 16-25 years Ability to share knowledge in one-to-one and group settings both in informal and formal ways Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft software and Outlook You will need a Full Drivers Licence and Access to a Vehicle BENEFITS Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme 20% discount off the cost of childcare at our childcare settings Staff get a fully inclusive membership of our health & wellbeing centre in Bath for the heavily discounted price of £15/month Access to online gym classes for free Staff events and a staff intranet where stories, news and updates are shared across the department A corporate discount for our staff at Fusion Lifestyle who have gyms in the Mendip / Somerset area at £38 rather than £48 a month This role is subject to clear enhanced DBS including child barring section HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P12154 Full-time, Permanent Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Glastonbury, Somerset. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
Support Worker who has experience working with young people from the ages of 16 - 25, as well as having empathy, patience, and dedication to provide exceptional support is required for an organisation that provides high-quality supported accommodation for young people based in Frome, Somerset. SALARY: £12.12 increasing to £12.97 per Hour in April Benefits LOCATION: Frome, Somerset JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours on Average on a rolling rota system, which includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays between the hours of 8am - 10pm PLEASE NOTE: You will need a Full Drivers Licence and Access to a Vehicle JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Workerwho has experience working with young people from the ages of 16 - 25, as well as having empathy, patience, and dedication to provide exceptional support. Working as the Support Worker you will work as part of a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people within the housing projects and within the community. As the Support Worker you will help young people through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence. DUTIES Your duties as a Support Worker will include: Support young people within housing projects and within the community to equip them with the skills to live independently You will assist the organisation to provide support across the area where needed, both accommodation and community-based work, assisting those who are not housed but need comprehensive housing support to identify, secure and set up accommodation to achieve independent living Be involved in each stage of the young person's time with the organisation, supporting young people to progress as needed through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence within each of the five outcomes: Being Healthy, staying safe, Enjoying and achieving, Making a positive contribution and Economic well-being Responsible for Housing Management duties to ensure a holistic service for clients including administration, rent collection and rent administration, notification of repairs and maintenance, health and safety tasks and ensuring the environment is welcoming and safe for clients and staff CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Ability to be innovative, take initiative, be self-motivated and plan own work load Efficient and organised recording and administrative skills To communicate effectively in writing and by telephone To work in a stressful, sometimes hostile environment; to be assertive and use conflict creatively To work as part of a team, to supervise others, be open, honest, able accept and to give positive criticism Ability to listen Actively enable and empower young people in all the work that is undertaken Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities To work in a non-judgemental way Knowledge of appropriate support agencies and networks for young people aged 16-25 years Ability to share knowledge in one-to-one and group settings both in informal and formal ways Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft software and Outlook You will need a Full Drivers Licence and Access to a Vehicle BENEFITS Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme 20% discount off the cost of childcare at our childcare settings Staff get a fully inclusive membership of our health & wellbeing centre in Bath for the heavily discounted price of £15/month Access to online gym classes for free Staff events and a staff intranet where stories, news and updates are shared across the department A corporate discount for our staff at Fusion Lifestyle who have gyms in the Mendip / Somerset area at £38 rather than £48 a month This role is subject to clear enhanced DBS including child barring section HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P12155 Full-time, Permanent Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Frome, Somerset. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.