Care Assistant

Description

Care & Support Worker

Annual Starting Salary Equivalent: £34,450 (based on 48 hours per week)

Ready to grow your career? Join Altogether Care for fantastic training, ongoing support and recognised qualifications in a rewarding role.

As a Care & Support Worker, every visit is an opportunity to make someone's day better. You'll support people in their own homes across the Branch Community, helping them stay independent, maintain their confidence and continue living life on their own terms.

Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the sector, we'll provide all the training, guidance and support you need to build a successful and rewarding career with us.

Driving is essential for this role, and you'll need your own transport and the ability and willingness to travel between care visits.

What You'll Receive

• Annual Starting Salary £34,450 (pro rata based on 48 hours per week)
• £500 Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• Up to 48 hours guaranteed
• Full & Part-Time guaranteed hours available
• Good mileage allowance paid
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training
• Access to 100s of eLearning courses to support your development
• Fantastic opportunities for career progression
• Blue Light Card discounts and savings
• Dedicated mental health and wellbeing support
• Workplace pension scheme
• Staff recognition and reward programmes

Flexible Shift Options to Suit You

We offer a range of working patterns to help fit around your lifestyle:

• Morning & evening shifts – full or part-time
• Morning-only shifts – full or part-time
• Evening-only shifts – full or part-time
• Weekend-only positions – mornings and/or evenings

Please note: Availability to work every other weekend is a requirement for most weekday positions.

Join a team that values you, invests in your future and recognises the difference you make every day!

About the Role

Whether you're new to social care or you're an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity we would love to hear from you.

As a Care and Support Worker, you will:

• Provide personal care, physical and emotional support.
• Help clients with everyday tasks, activities and appointments.
• Encourage people to make their own choices and remain in control of their lives.
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with clients, families and other professionals.
• Support people to maintain their independence, dignity and confidence.
• Use mobile technology to record and deliver high-quality care.
• Follow safe working practices and uphold Altogether Care's values.
• Travel throughout the local community to provide care where it's needed.

Grow Your Career With Us

At Altogether Care, we're proud to be a family-run care provider, established in 1988 and supporting communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years.

Many of our managers started their careers in frontline care and have progressed within the business, showing just how far a career with Altogether Care can take you.

You don't need previous care experience – just kindness, reliability and a genuine passion for helping others.

If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Other organisations may call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver or Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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