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.
Please Note: A Full UK driving licence and vehicle is required for this role.
Working as a Community Home Care 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: Taunton & Surrounding areas
Shift Patterns: (7am-2pm and/or 4pm-10pm) Full time and part time opportunities are available.
Days: Can be Flexible but all employees must be available to work alternative weekends.
Pay: £12.16-£13.16 per hour
Community Home Care 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 customers 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.
· Choice of full and part time hours to suit your work/life balance.
· Competitive hourly rates.
· Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays.
· Fixed 2-week rolling rota pattern.
· Mileage paid at 47p per mile.
· Travel time paid at hourly rate.
· Free enhanced DBS check.
· Additional holidays for long service of 5 and 10 years.
· A generous Recommend a Friend Scheme paying up to £900 for each referral.
· 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: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.16-£13.16 per hour
Application question(s):

• Please advise of your current location

Licence/Certification:

• Driving license and access to a car (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person