Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?
Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group
We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer.
Here at Halcon, we recruit based on values – However, you must have a Level 2 QCF Qualification in Health and Social Care and experience of working in a care environment, particularly a challenging environment, whether that be paid or personal.
Everything we do at Somerset 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.
Join our Halcon Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Taunton. Our tailored service provides support to people with physical disabilities.
To apply for this role, you will need to ensure you have:
· A Full UK Driving Licence and be happy to drive a larger vehicle.
· Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship).
· Available to work alternate weekends
· Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care
· Previous experience of working in a care environment, particularly a challenging environment
If you tick these boxes and are looking for a secure part-time or full-time job, you’ve got everything you need to start training as a Positive Behaviour Support Worker and continue your social care career.
A Positive Behaviour Support Worker is such an essential role and involves:
- Positive Behavioural Support Workers do more than a job, they change a life. You would be part of a team that provides high quality, person-centred care, tailored to the needs of each individual.
- You’ll be working from care plans, supporting with day to day living tasks such as personal care, housekeeping, to emotional support, social interactions or accompanying those we support attend their appointments.
- By joining us as a Positive Behavioural Support Worker, you will help support the values of making a difference and doing the right thing, which makes this so much more than a just a job.
As a valued employee, you’ll have access to a range of benefits:
- Full company induction, ongoing training to gain Nationally recognised Health and Social Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
- This is a relief contract
- Pay rate of £13.71 per hour
- Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Reimbursement for mileage at a rate of 47 per mile, along with an MOT scheme and complimentary 24/7 breakdown cover
- Free DBS check & Uniform
- Blue Light Card – provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses!
- Access to your earnings before payday via Wagestream
- Full provision of all necessary PPE
- Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events.
- Reward and recognition – Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
- Refer a Friend Bonus – £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
Somerset Care Limited 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. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.
Job Types: Contract, Permanent
Pay: £13.71-£14.76 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please advise on your current location.
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (required)
- Home care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
