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There are roughly 982,000 currently loving with Dementia in the UK, with that number set to go up to 1.4 million by the year 2040. Being a Dementia specialist is a unique and rewarding role at the cutting edge of adult social care.
Access Your Care is an established leading provider of home care in North Somerset who is aware that every clients care needs are different, that’s why we have specialist teams.
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 £27,664.00 per year if working 42 hours a week.
-Double pay on Bank holidays, paid at £26.60 per hour
- Paid mileage at 45p per mile, worth up to £4,950.40 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 £1,064.00 per year if working full time.
- With salary, mileage and proud to care added together, potential yearly earnings of £33,678.40 (based off of working 42 hours per week).
- 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 get a fixed two week rolling rota, agreed on by you. This means you will always know when you are and are not working. No random drops in hours, no guessing when you’ll be next working.
- Only working one in every two weekends.
- Set shift times, mornings (09:00-14:00) and afternoons (16:00-22:00).
- 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.
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Pay: From £33,678.40 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
- Do you require sponsorship or a switch to work in the UK?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- North Somerset, Somerset (required)
Work Location: On the road
