Care and Support Worker - Ferndown

Candlelight Homecare Limited; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Ferndown is seeking a Care and Support Worker to provide emotional and practical assistance to vulnerable adults. This role includes personal care and ensuring clients maintain their independence. Competitive pay of £12.40 per hour and ongoing training opportunities are offered. Ideal candidates are empathetic and patient. Regular shifts available, including weekends.

Benefits

Competitive mileage and travel time

Full and ongoing training + NVQ opportunities

28 days holiday pro-rata

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Pension

Uniform and full PPE

Qualifications

• Empathetic and understanding, with a desire to help people.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Patience and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care tailored to each client's needs.
• Support clients to maintain independence while safeguarding their wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Ability to work independently

Ability to work with others

Job description

Overview

Care and Support Worker - Ferndown at Candlelight Care

Salary: £12.40 per hour + paid travel time and mileage. Job Type: Full and part time positions available. Shifts typically run from 7am - 2pm and/or 4pm - 10pm, with a commitment to working alternate weekends. Driving is not always essential depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing), domestic tasks, and food preparation, tailored to each client’s needs.
• Assist with medication and use of mobility aids and equipment where required.
• Report to the Registered Manager any significant changes in a client’s health or circumstances.
• Support clients to maintain independence while safeguarding their wellbeing.

What Candlelight Care can offer you

• Competitive mileage and travel time
• Full and ongoing training + career progression opportunities (NVQ)
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Annual Awards Ceremony
• Company smart phone
• 28 days holiday pro-rata
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and advice
• Workplace Pension (subject to conditions)
• Uniform and full PPE for all staff
• Rewarding work with meaningful impact on others

Desirable Attributes

• Empathetic and understanding, with a desire to help people
• Ability to work well independently and with others
• Patience and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (walking/cycling routes available in some areas—please enquire)

About Candlelight Care and Equal Opportunity

Candlelight Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination due to gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status or pregnancy and maternity. We positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible job applicants.