This is my time to care
Caring is more than a job. It’s changing lives. Discovering a purpose. Building your skills. And making someone’s day – especially yours.
Start your career in care now
Thank you for your interest in Proud to Care Somerset
We’re temporarily closing our application form as we update our process to make it smoother. Keep an eye on our social media accounts and we’ll let you know as and when the new system is in place.
In the meantime, you can reach us here:
Email: proudtocare@somerset.gov.uk
Telephone: 01823 355689
More than just a carer
Working in social care in Somerset isn’t just about caring. It’s about listening and understanding. Breaking down barriers and building bonds. It’s a career where you discover hidden talents and a real sense of purpose.
Where there are always challenges, but always laughter, too. Where you’re respected for what you can do and given the support to do it even better. And where you see the results every day. In the smiles, the new-found confidence, the thank-you cuppa. It’s your time to care.
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What you could be doing
Care is very wide and varied, every day is different and every setting has different opportunities. It involves supporting people with their day-to-day tasks, helping them achieve their goals and aspirations, and building relationships with the people you support.
I am just getting started in care
I am just getting started in care
There are lots of entry level roles available, both directly supporting people and providing ancillary support like cooking or maintenance.
Potential roles:
- Care Assistant
- Chef
- Domiciliary Carer
I want to care for people in their homes
I want to care for people in their homes
Domiciliary or homecare is to support an individual in their own home. For those who require additional support with day-to-day household tasks, personal care or any other activity that allows them to maintain their independence.
Potential roles:
- Domiciliary Carer
- Reablement Worker
I want to use my cooking, cleaning, driving and maintenance skills to work in a care environment
I want to use my cooking, cleaning, driving and maintenance skills to work in a care environment
There are lots of opportunities to support care provision without directly providing care. If you are curious about working in a care environment, it can be a great way to gain experience.
Potential roles:
- Chef
- Housekeeper
- Maintenance
I have experience in care support work and/or supervision and want to support or manage a team
I have experience in care support work and/or supervision and want to support or manage a team
Ideally you have a level 2 or above qualification in order to be prepared to supervise or manage a team.
Potential roles:
- Senior Support Worker
- Care Dupervisor
- Care Home Manager
- Deputy Manager
I have a degree in nursing or I’m working towards a nursing qualification
I have a degree in nursing or I’m working towards a nursing qualification
There are plenty of roles for nurses in the social care sector, whether you are fully qualified or a trainee.
I want a fun role which allows me to be creative
I want a fun role which allows me to be creative
There are several roles in care settings which allow you to be creative. Whether it’s supporting people to be active members of their local communities or getting creative with organising activities and entertainment for people in care settings and day care centres.
Potential roles:
- Day Care Support Worker
- Activity Coordinator
I want to work nights
I want to work nights
A wide variety of care settings need people to work nights, there are lots of opportunities there.
Potential roles:
- Health Care Assistant
- Nursing Support Worker
- Senior Support Worker
I can drive and I’m willing to travel
I can drive and I’m willing to travel
Domiciliary, or home care, involves supporting people to carry out their daily activities in their own homes. Reablement involves giving people the skills, tools, and confidence to carry out their own daily activities.
Potential roles:
- Domiciliary Care
- Reablement Worker
I want to help people relearn their daily skills and help them live independently
I want to help people relearn their daily skills and help them live independently
Ideally you have experience in health or social care. This work would involve supporting people to gain basic skills for their daily living tasks and use tools to support themselves.
Potential roles:
- Reablement worker
Social care stories
Grant
When I had to leave my job as a postman after a knee and hip operation, I joined a nursing home as a carer. I worked with the nurses, learning about supporting different people’s needs and gaining new skills each day. And I studied Levels 2 and 3 in health and social care and Level 5 in Assistant practitioner. I’ve never worked anywhere like it, or had to do so much training before. I think I surprised my family and friends with how hard I worked and studied. But I’m now a qualified assistant practitioner, so I’m really proud of my achievements.
Natalie
At school, I really enjoyed doing work experience in a nursing home. It set my mind on what I wanted to do. So, after school, I joined the home as an activities assistant. I’ve gained level 2 and 3 qualifications in health and social care. And now, I’m a deputy manager, working with a great team that feels more like a family. And I’m studying for a level 5 management in health and social care qualification. I never thought I’d take my career this far. But there are so many opportunities in care, you can always build a bigger and better future.
Sandra
While I initially trained as a Nurse, I later found myself in London working in Finance and then Compliance. I didn’t get a huge amount of job satisfaction but I did learn a lot. After re-evaluating my personal goals and my skills set, I decided to buy my first nursing home and the rest is history. By working in social care, I now experience job satisfaction every day through the wonderful close, meaningful and rewarding relationships with inspirational colleagues and with those who choose to live in my care homes. It feels like a family where we laugh, cry and have fun together – as well as work! There are few jobs around that offer that!
