Community Specialist Support Worker

*Please note this is a full time position & benefits include a company car* We currently have three fantastic opportunities to join our Community Services Team: * 1 x Permanent - you will be supporting our community teams across Somerset * 2 x 12 months fixed term contract -these two roles will take a particular focus on assessments across Somerset At Somerset Care, our values and culture is what makes us different. It is the culmination of all the things we do and the way we do them that makes us a very special company to work for. The best leaders are those who lead by example, so you'll be a role model for delivering the warm and friendly service that our customers love. You'll also be a coach, mentor and motivator to everyone on your team, helping colleagues to be the best they can be whilst ensuring our customers receive the specialist support they require to remain in their own homes. As a leader , you want everyone in your team to give their all and they'll take their lead from you. While you're mentoring and supporting your team, you'll always be learning more about your job too and developing new skills for the future. With training and support we will help you keep getting better and better. We need to work as one big team, so we're looking for a passionate, innovative care specialist who can inspire others. The working hours for this role are on a shift basis 7am-2:30pm or 2:30pm-10pm Monday- Friday (plus alternate weekend cover). A Specialist Care and Support Worker involves: * Supporting our customers at times where extra support is required by accompanying them to appointments, shopping, preparing meals and helping with daily living routines including washing, dressing and personal care. * Mentoring and supporting a team of Care and Support Workers to deliver high quality care which enables our customers to remain in their own homes * Undertaking quality monitoring visits, actioning any points raised, and updating the Team Manager where appropriate. * Setting up and designing care and support packages including carrying out initial assessments and reviews to ensure that the care we provide is tailored to our individual customers' needs and packages are accurate and continually reviewed and up dated. * Providing standby cover for our out of hours service. What you'll need: * To be passionate about making a difference * Ability to lead, motivate and engage a team * Level 2 in Care or equivalent * A background in care or similar environment * Experience of working as part of a team * Good communication and organisations skills * To work flexibly across shifts including weekends * To be a car driver with valid driving licence We can offer you so much more than a career, we offer the chance to gain qualifications whilst working, progression opportunities and many other fantastic benefits of working for a large care company, including the use of a company car. All we ask is that you are passionate about helping others. If you would like to make a difference to people's lives we would love to receive your application, or to find out more, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01823 448321. Somerset Care, so much more rewarding. Do more than a job, change a life.....