Job Description

Since 1994 Way Ahead Care believe in providing individual care for individual people. We are proud of the quality of care and support we provide to our customers.

Everything we do at Way Ahead 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.

You do not need qualifications or previous experience to apply for this role, full training will be provided. A good pair of eyes, a listening ear and a warm caring nature is all you need for this role.

Working as a ECH Care Support Assistant you will make a real difference to the lives of our service users. Our customers deserve the best care possible, every day of the year. You will therefore have the commitment and desire to give someone your best attention.

If you tick these boxes, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role.

Location:

Yeovil (Pearson House & Malmesbury Court)

Shift Patterns:

Shifts available between the hours of 7am-2pm / 4pm-10pm, sleep-ins

Part time opportunity available.

Days:

Can be Flexible but all employees must be available to work alternative weekends.

ECH Care Support Assistant Duties Include:

Assisting with morning and evening routines; dressing, personal care, etc.

Meal preparation; making a cracking cup of tea through to helping with breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Light domestic duties.

Companionship, our clients are full of great stories they love a listening ear and being able to relive their memories within their stories.

Assistance with medication.

Maintaining accurate records.

In Return We Offer Great Benefits Including:

Free training and ongoing support in the role.

Part time hours available

Pay Rate of 12.39 per hour

Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays.

Fixed 2-week rolling rota pattern.

Free enhanced DBS check.

Additional holidays for long service of 5 and 10 years.

A generous Recommend a Friend Scheme

Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Monthly staff lottery.

Birthday Leave Day.

Cycle to Work Scheme

NEST Pension 5% Employee & 3% Employer Contribution.

Blue Light Card

Way Ahead Care 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. Way Ahead Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.

We look forward to hearing from you, please apply below or contact our friendly recruitment team on 01823 448321 - recruitmentteam@wayaheadcare.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.39-13.44 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Please advise of your current location
Licence/Certification:

Driving License and use of own car (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person