03/11/2021
We are an established care company based in Taunton. As a Care & Support Assistant you will have access to free training, competitive hourly rates and flexible working rotas. Donât miss out ⌠apply today!
FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE, WORKING ALTERNATE WEEKENDS
Lodge Close, Wellington (Extra Care Housing)
7am â 2pm and/or 4pm â 10pm
Why Should You Apply To Be A Care & Support Assistant With Way Ahead Care?
- We are an established and well-known care provider.
- Free induction programme that you are paid to attend.
- Ongoing support and training provided.
- We offer a choice of full or part time hours, to suit your work/life balance.
- Competitive hourly rates paid.
- Fixed 2-week rolling rota pattern.
- Free Enhanced DBS check (subject to terms).
- Enhanced hourly rates for Bank Holidays.
- Additional holiday entitlement for long service of 5 and 10 years.
- There is a generous Recommend a Friend scheme in place paying up to ÂŁ900 for each referral.
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Monthly staff lottery.
- Paid Birthday Leave Day.
- Our latest CQC inspection report resulted in âGoodâ.
The Company:
Way Ahead Care has been established since 1994, working alongside local authorities and building a strong reputation in the area. We offer community care, Extra Care Housing, supported living and live-in care services within Somerset and Bath. Today we employ over 200 staff, who we continually invest in training to enable personal development and quality care delivery. Would you like to join us as a Care & Support Assistant?
âWe believe in providing individual care for individual people.â
About You:
Our service users deserve the best care possible, every day of the year. You will therefore need commitment and the desire to give someone your best attention. You will work as part of a team to ensure quality care delivery. If you have a calm, trustworthy and caring nature then this job could be right for you. Previous experience is not necessary as full training is provided. You need to live in the UK to apply.
As all the care is delivered in one location, a car is not required for our ECH Care Assistant positions.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. This position involves âregulated activityâ as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and will therefore need an Enhanced DBS check.
Duties As A Care & Support Assistant Include:
- Assisting with morning and evening routines; dressing, personal care, etc.
- Meal preparation; making a cup of tea through to assisting with breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Light domestic duties.
- Companionship.
- Help with medication.
- Maintaining accurate records.
What Now?
Could you care for someone the way that you would wish to be cared for? If so, then weâd love to hear from you.
Hit the Apply Now button below to register your interest.
A phone call will be received within 24 hours (48 hours if application arrives over a weekend) so please make sure your telephone number is stated correctly.
Before interview, a full application form will need to be completed. You will be sent this by email.
Following interview, if offered a position you will join our next available induction programme.
We look forward to hearing from you.