Candlelight Care
Care and Support Worker - Shepton Mallet
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Care and Support Worker - Shepton Mallet
Join Our Friendly Team at Candlelight Care
Candlelight Care is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family-run team. You will support vulnerable adults in their own homes across Shepton Mallet, Somerset, and surrounding areas.
Opportunities Available
We have full-time and part-time roles, with typical shifts between 7am–2pm and/or 4pm–10pm, along with alternate weekend work.
🚗 Driving is not always essential—please enquire about local route availability.
About Candlelight Care
With 38+ years of experience, we are a multi-award-winning Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK (most recently recognised in 2024 by homecare.co.uk). Our mission is to enhance independence while ensuring the wellbeing of every client.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will involve a range of supportive tasks tailored to each client’s needs, including:
- Building meaningful relationships by getting to know clients, their preferences, and individual care requirements.
- Providing emotional and practical support, such as:
- Personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing)
- Domestic assistance (meal preparation, light housekeeping)
- Medication management, assisting with mobility aids, and safeguarding equipment use where required.
- Monitoring wellbeing closely and reporting any significant changes to the Registered Manager.
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At Candlelight Care, we prioritise client autonomy while ensuring safety and dignity at all times.
Benefits
We value our team as much as our clients, offering:
- Competitive mileage and paid travel time
- Full training & ongoing development, including support for NVQ qualifications
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Annual Awards Ceremony celebrating your achievements
- Company smartphone
- 28 days holiday (pro rata)
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential wellbeing support)
- Workplace Pension (available under conditions)
- Uniform and PPE provided
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What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate:
- A kind, empathetic, and motivating attitude to support others
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Patience, calmness, and resilience when handling challenging situations
Whilst a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is advantageous, we can accommodate other locations where walking or cycling may suffice. Please enquire about current availability for your area.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proudly commit to providing fair treatment, free from discrimination based on factors such as gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status.
Apply today to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
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