Care assistant jobs in TauntonCreate job alerts

Bring your heart. Share your humour. Change lives. Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour Make an impact. Feel valued. Be supported. We’re looking for Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Ilminster. This is a full-time role with shift patterns that include: • 14-hour shifts, • Day shifts, • Sleep-ins required, • Weekend work is essential At Lifeways, we don’t just support people—we empower them to live life their way. We’re the UK’s largest supported living provider, proudly supporting communities since 1995. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’ll give you the training, tools, and team support to thrive. Because when you feel valued and supported, you’re empowered to make a real impact—every single day. We believe great support starts with great people. That’s why we offer: • £12.60 per hour, • £200 Referral Bonus – Bring a friend, get rewarded, • 3% Employer Pension Contribution, • Free DBS Check, • Lifeways Rewards – Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more, • Gym Discounts – Save up to £192 a year, • New! 10% Off at B&Q – Because your home deserves care too, • Blue Light Card Eligibility – Discounts on food, shopping, travel, and days out, • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to £1,000, • Eye Care & Health Cash Plans – Claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy and more, • Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support and advice, • 8 Paid Training Days Per Year, • Access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships You’ll be supporting two sociable residents with complex health needs. They love getting out and about, so you’ll be joining them for: • Shopping trips, • Days out in the community, • Medication and health monitoring, • Financial and dietary needs You might be: • A Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant, • Patient, empathetic, and reliable, • A great communicator with a sense of humour, • Calm under pressure and happy to go with the flow LWGAK

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? As a social worker, youll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. Its a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, youll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and masters degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into childrens social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, youll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. Youll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and earn a masters degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your masters degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: Youll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for childrens safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide whats safest for a child Its a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. Who were looking for We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. You dont need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. If you are in your final year of studying for an undergraduate honours degree wed love to hear from you. Alternatively, you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, care worker, key worker, or social work assistant. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate degree (honours) (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or?approved equivalent?qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now Delivered by childrens charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme. TPBN1_UKTJ