Care and Support Worker at Candlelight Care (UK Based Sponsorship Candidates Only)

Are you a carer currently in the UK and seeking sponsorship switch? Do you want to work with a care home that shares your passion for delivering compassionate and high-quality care? Candlelight Care is inviting applications for the role of Care and Support Worker from carers already on a Skilled Worker visa.

Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of others while offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. Apply today and take the next step in your caregiving career with Candlelight Care!

About Candlelight Care

Candlelight Care is a family-run organization delivering exceptional homecare services across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, and East Sussex. Founded over 30 years ago, the company was built on the core values of equality, trust, dignity, and respect. These principles continue to guide their mission to provide friendly, responsive, and reliable care for individuals of all ages in their own homes.

Candlelight Care’s dedicated and highly trained teams offer a range of support services, from assistance with daily tasks and personal care to specialized support for ongoing circumstances. Through their Candlelight24 service, they also provide live-in care as an alternative to residential care, ensuring clients receive personalized support tailored to their unique needs.

Mission: Candlelight Care strives to deliver care and support with the same quality they would expect for their own families—plain and simple.

Vision: With a team of committed care professionals, Candlelight Care aims to be a reliable, quality-driven homecare provider offering a diverse range of services for people of all ages.

Services: Whether clients require short-term assistance, long-term support, home care, or live-in care, all services are fully customized to meet individual needs. 

Position: Care and Support Worker

Salary: £23,200 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Glastonbury/Street/Wells/Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK

About the Role

Please note this role is only for a UK-based individual currently on a skilled worker/ healthcare visa, looking to switch their sponsorship to another domiciliary care company. You must already have your own accommodation local to the vacancy, a full English driving license (unless you have been in the UK less than 12 months, then you should have your own country’s license) as well having care experience and confidence in driving in the UK.

Candlelight Care are now able to offer Sponsorship switches on a limited basis, in the following area(s): Glastonbury / Street / Wells / Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Are you on sponsorship with a Domiciliary Care Company, but not getting the required hours? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Main Duties

  • Every day is different when you work in Health and Social Care, however, you should expect to get to know your clients and their interests and needs. Give emotional and practical support, assist with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing) domestic household tasks and food preparation, all tailored to each individual’s needs.
  • You will also be assisting with medication, use of mobility aids and personal equipment where required, and have a responsibility to report to the Registered Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
  • At Candlelight Care we believe in encouraging and enabling our clients to remain as independent as possible whilst acting in their best interests and protecting and safeguarding their wellbeing.

Benefits:

We can offer you:

  • Guaranteed Hours 37.5 per week (to reassure you that you will have a constant regular wage).
  • Minimum annual salary of £23,200.
  • Mixed shifts (mornings and/or evenings) plus every weekend, with two days off in the week.
  • Fully paid induction training and ongoing training provided throughout your sponsorship.
  • Uniform and work mobile provided.
  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Annual Awards Ceremony
  • Employee Assistance Programme – offering support and advice to all our team when they need it most.
  • Workplace Pension (subject to conditions)
  • Opportunity to study for Diploma in Health and Social Care.
  • A rewarding role, making a difference to our clients lives’ every day.
  • Exceptional support from our management and senior staff.

Qualifications/Eligibility

  • We are looking for someone who has at least two years of working in a care-based role, be this in a domiciliary field, a care home, or a hospital setting. This experience doesn’t need to be within the UK.
  • To be considered for this role, you will need to already be in the UK and on Sponsorship with another provider and be willing to switch your sponsorship over to us.
  • You will also be required to have a driver’s license and access to your own vehicle and have a willingness to relocate to the Wimborne area. It would be especially beneficial if you are currently located in Wimborne or the surrounding areas.
  • An ideal candidate will have good people skills and be a warm and empathetic person, with a genuine passion for improving the lives of others around them.

If this sounds appealing to you, and you fancy joining a company that has been caring for people of all ages in their own homes for over 35 years, as well as being recognised as a Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK for 2024 by homecare.co.uk, what are you waiting for?

Required Documents

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Application Process

To apply for this exciting opportunity kindly visit the official website

Application Deadline

Open until filled