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.
Do you have experience of Residential, Nursing or Home Care? You must be eligible to work in the UK with a good level of English communication, written and verbal. This role supports a genuine occupational requirement. It is therefore exempt from the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
Working as a Live in Carer you will be providing care and support for individuals or couples, wishing to remain in their own home for as long as possible. You will make a real difference to the lives of our customers. Our customers deserve the best care possible, every day of the year.
Full UK Driving License with own transport, is essential to this role.
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.
Offering Live-in Care services throughout the South West our carers are able to provide one to one care for clients with a variety of needs. We have several clients just waiting for us to hire more staff so they can start receiving the care and support they require.
Shift Patterns: 1 Week in 5 (7 days a week 24 hours) plus holiday cover.
Location: Glastonbury
Pay: £675.92 - £844.90 per week, depending on needs of the customer.
As A Live-In Carer Duties Will Include:
· Support and assistance with all personal care requirements.
· Prompting and administration of medication.
· Preparing meals.
· Light domestic duties.
· Laundry.
· Accompanying the client to appointments or social events.
Way Ahead Care recognises that to provide quality services you have to not only care for your customers but your staff too. So, we provide excellent opportunities to individuals that commit to delivering high quality and person-centered care services. We provide full support through weekly management contact and 24/7 On Call while you work in the client’s home.
In Return We Offer Great Benefits Including:
· Free training and ongoing support in the role.
· Competitive hourly rates.
· Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays.
· Fixed 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 Type: Permanent
Pay: £675.92-£844.90 per week
Physical Setting:

• Live-in

Application question(s):

• Please advise of your location

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License and use of own car (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person