Care and Support Worker or Care Professional?
The Job
We currently have opportunities for part-time Care and Support Workers or Care Professionals in Wincanton and surrounding areas.
About Candlelight Care
Candlelight Care is a family-run company offering homecare and live-in care services in Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and East Sussex. With a Head Office in Glastonbury, Somerset, it has been caring for people of all ages in their own homes for over 30 years. Candlelight Care has been recognised as a Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK for 2019 by homecare.co.uk
Benefits for Care and Support Workers
£300 welcome bonus
Smart Phone
Full training
Paid travel time
mileage allowance
Rewarding work that allows you to have a meaningful impact on others
Having a desire to see your clients flourish and remain independent within their own home
Breaking the ice with a new client and putting a smile on their face
Calming down an anxious client who may not recognise their surroundings
Earning the trust of a clients family to help a loved one
Experiencing the joys of using your skills to help others live happier lives.
Your responsibilities
As a Care and Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
Getting to know your clients and their interests and needs
Giving emotional and practical support to your clients
Assisting with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing, food preparation, medication, etc.)
Supporting family with new caring responsibilities
Working with other social care professionals to provide personalised care and development plans
Requirements
Sensitivity and understanding
The ability to work well with others
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
To be thorough and pay attention to detail
Customer service skills
A desire to help people
Excellent verbal communication skills
To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Thank you for your interest in working for Candlelight Care.
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APPRECIATION GIFTS FOR THE STAFF IN OUR UCKFIELD BRANCH
Personalised bottles are being issued to all the front-line staff in our Uckfield Branch as Mandy (Registered Manager) and her office team wanted to let their staff know how much they are appreciated and how FANTASTIC they have all been through lockdown and beyond.
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A THANK YOU OF APPRECIATION
Care Professional Gabi from our Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire team received these beautiful sunflowers and a card from the daughters of one of her clients who had sadly recently passed away. Inside the card they wrote ‘With our love and thanks for all your kindness and care, from Lucy & Rachel’. Gabi has worked for us for over 5 years and is a popular member of the team with both clients and staff alike. ... See MoreSee Less
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