Support Worker

Job description

We do NOT offer sponsorship or sponsor switches.
The world of adult social care is changing, and we are at the forefront of that. As a lead provide for home care in North Somerset Council and an industry leader in home care services, Access Your Care does things differently.
We have two specialist roles we are recruiting into across our community care teams.
Dementia Specialist – Support clients who are living with a diagnosis of dementia. Your role will be to assisting your clients with navigating daily life whilst living with dementia.
Responsive Care – When a person is identified as having ongoing care needs, it can sometimes be a few weeks before a package of care is put together. Responsive carers provide short term care and support to clients.
All of our specialist roles require the following:

• Working across North Somerset, therefore a driving license and access to your own vehicle is required.
• Assisting clients with personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Nutrition and hydration support.
• Administering medication.
• Manual handling including using specialist equipment to assist clients with mobilising.

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 a...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Weston-super-Mare

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English