Home Care Assistant

BooCare
  • Title Home Care Assistant
  • Setting Clients Home
  • Role Carer / Support Worker
  • Salary £12.00 to £20.50 per hour
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Somerton, Somerset

Job Summary

Date posted: 17 March 2025
  • Job Reference: homecare.co.uk

We are looking for people that have a genuine passion for helping others; who are compassionate, professional and reliable. To help us to make a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis.

We care as much about our staff as we do our Service Users. We believe that you should be paid for all of your working day, including the time you spend traveling, and any gaps in your day without visits. We give you guaranteed hours so you have the stability of knowing you have a guaranteed income each week. We offer support with training as we want you to grow and develop your talents. We are a small supportive team where we want you to feel valued and enjoy coming to work every day.

Your duties would include:

-Assisting with daily routine including mornings, lunchtimes and evenings.
-Assist with personal care.
-Prompting to take any medications.
-Taking them out shopping or attending local groups, events or appointments.
-Preparing meals and light household duties

You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Our areas include: Somerton, Langport, Street and the surrounding areas.

Job Role:

Our shifts include:

Early: 07:00-15:00

Late: 14:00-22:00

We have various posts available, all consist of a mixture of early and late shifts and all staff work alternate weekends.

Pay and Benefits:

All staff members have a three month probation period.

  • £12.00 per hour Monday-Friday
  • £12.75 per hour Saturday and Sunday
  • £20.50 per hour Bank Holiday
  • 45p per mile mileage allowance

All new staff members will receive a £75 signing bonus on completion of three months within the role.

Other benefits include:

  • Support Towards Further Qualifications.
  • Free DBS.
  • Free Uniforms.
  • Guaranteed Hours.
  • Travel time Built In.
  • Mandatory Training Time Built In.
  • Company Events

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Mileage paid
  • Free parking at office
  • Free refreshements at the base
  • Regular team meeting to feel part of a team

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Experience in care prefered but not essential
  • Full Driving Licence required