Wellbeing Support Worker - Wantage

BelleVie Care were seeking extra special Care Workers to support people to live well athome

Here at BelleVie Care we are looking for people who know how a simple cuppa can warm the heart. That the power of a compliment can make someones day. By just holding a hand teasing out a smile or sharing a laugh can mean the world to someone who is alone or living with challenges you and I know nothing about.

Its this compassion and hidden talent that you dont think are worth putting on a cv the parts of you that never really get to shine in your current job the skills you dont even know are perfect for care that we seek out so we can ensure that the people we support can live their best lives at home.

We dont just see the value in the expected we see value in the things other people overlook we see you for you.

If youre someone whose warmth and kindness shines through and who embraces their local community spirit wed love to hear from you. Because these are the things we value too. Be part of the community that values all of you. Be part of BelleVie Care.

Caring is a value and a vocation.

Find a career that values you.

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What can you expect when you join the BelleVie Care community

• Self managed teams Our closeknit care teams are fully selfmanaged meaning you get to make your own decisions about the people you support but have the backing of peers

• No experience necessary Previous care experience isnt required full training will be provided by experienced carers. We hire people based on values personality and attitude rather than experience.

• Pay for all your hours Many of our Wellbeing Support Workers are with us because they love what they do but we dont use that as an excuse to cut costs. And unlike other providers we pay for all of the hours youre working not just the hours you spend in someones home

• Qualifications support Well help you train towards your NVQ if youd like to learn and grow your skills

• Joining a community of change Here at BelleVie Care we are committed to change. Our vision is a society which values fulfilling careers in care so every member of the care ecosystem is supported through meaningful reciprocal relationships.

Requirements of the role

• Car driver with access to vehicle

• No care experience is required full training is provided

• Compassion respect and a desire to support people in your community

We offer

• 11.30 per hour for time spent supporting people and 10.50 per hour for the rest of your time (eg time between visits travel between visits training team meetings etc)

• Full & part time hours available

• Full training support and career development

• Paid holiday 30 days pro rata your birthday

• Opportunity to study for NVQ

• Mileage allowance (45p per mile)

Interested in hearing more

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FAQs

What kind of things would I be doing

Light cleaning laundry shopping meal preparation medication personal care (supporting someone to get dressed toileted washing and bathing) attending medical appointments day centres appointments and social activities.

What are the career prospects

Well support you in your growth & development every step of the way. We have Community Connectors and Thrive with BelleVie colleagues who started their careers with us as care workers many of whom came to us with no care experience.

Would I need to do personal care

Personal care is part of the role but you would get plenty of training. If youd like to find out more about what personal care is you can visit our blog post here

Do I need my own car

Yes you will require your own or access to a car that is MOTd and Insured for business use.

How much driving will I be required to do

That will depend on the team you join but as a rule we try to plan our rotas so that there isnt more than a 30 minutes drive between each of the people we support. We pay for your time and mileage whilst driving between visits.

What is the recruitment process

Our recruitment process involves a short conversation with our Recruitment Lead followed by an online video workshop with our Development Coaches for the region. The final stage would be a shadow shift shadowing one of our current Wellbeing Support Workers so you have a chance to see if the actual role is a good fit for you.