Dementia Support Worker

Position: Dementia Support Worker (4 on 4 off)
Location: North Somerset

ACCESS YOUR CARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OR SPONSORSHIP SWITCHES We are looking for people who are passionate about working with people who are living with Dementia in North Somerset. Access Your Care is a leading domiciliary care provider in North Somerset with a passion for helping others. We are growing our Dementia specialist team and are looking for kind, empathetic individuals who really want to make a difference to the lives of others.

This role is working on a 4 on 4 off rota with working hours being 07:00-14:00 and then 17:00-22:00. As a Dementia Care Assistant you will be working with clients in their own homes, supporting with a range of tasks including:

- Assisting clients with personal care.

- Supporting clients with daily activities.

- Administering medication.

- Nutrition and hydration support.

- Using specialist equipment and correct manual handling procedures to assist clients who are less mobile.

- Offering companionship, support and a friendly ear, giving clients social nourishment. This role covers the entirety of North Somerset, so a full driving licence and your own vehicle is required. Whether you're an experienced carer or new to the sector we would like to hear from you. We will support you throughout your career with:

- A weeklong paid classroom-based induction, giving you the knowledge you need for the role.

- An extensive shadowing period of 2-3 weeks with a senior carer, to put what you've learned into practice.

- Ongoing support and yearly refresher training.

- Regular team meetings and updates.

- Fully funded qualifications up to level 5. The care sector has been seen by many as ‘just a job' for a long time, we want to change that narrative and create careers in the sector. We encourage all of our team who wish to progress in the sector to achieve their goals. Has this sparked your interest? Would you like to know what we can offer you?

Financials:

- Block paid shifts (paid an hourly rate from the start to the end of your shift including when travelling) something rarely seen in the social care sector. Worth up to £29,047.20 per year if working 4 on 4 off.

-Double pay on Bank holidays, paid at £26.60 per hour
- Paid mileage at 45p per mile, worth up to £4,500.00 per year if working full time.

- Every six months you will get the proud to care bonus, paid to you for working for a North Somerset lead provider, worth up to £1,117.20 per year if working full time.

- With salary, mileage and proud to care added together, potential yearly earnings of £34,664.40 (based off of working 4 on 4 off).

- Receive a £1,000 joining bonus for joining us.

- Earn £250 for every employee referral you make, this is uncapped. A work-life balance you can rely on:

- You will be working on a 4 on 4 off rota, giving you lots of extra time.

- Set shift times, mornings (07:00-14:00) and afternoons (17:00-22:00) on your working days.

- Up to 33 days annual leave per year depending on length of service. Extra perks to enhance your life
- Fully funded industry based qualifications up to level 5.

- A fully funded blue light discount card, with thousands of discounts on stores and restaurants across the UK.

- Ongoing training and development opportunities.

- A company phone and starter pack when you join us.

- A free, professional uniform with support to claim uniform tax relief (worth up to £125 per year). Apply today to join a multi award winning family business who are making the social care sector better for everyone. Show some love by providing personal care to our amazing clients with dementia Keep our clients healthy and happy with the right medication and a sprinkle of kindness Be the hero of daily life management, supporting our clients as they tackle each day Serve up a slice of health with nutrition and hydration support that's both effective and compassionate Get hands-on with safe manual handling, ensuring our clients are comfortable and secure You're on the road to success, so having a valid driving licence is a must!

We do not offer UK visa sponsorship, so you need full right to work in the UK without a VISA Plan for your future with our company pension scheme Join us for company events where we can unwind and connect We invest in your growth through paid training opportunities Enjoy flexible scheduling with block paid shifts that fit your lifestyle Advance your career with funded qualifications and take your skills to the next level