In an effort to help our readers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have compiled a list of jobs currently hiring in the Wells area to give you a helping hand in your job hunt.

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Residential Support Worker - near Wells

If you have the ability to change someone's mood, lift spirits and truly care for those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

We currently have an opening for experienced residential care workers to cover both day and night shifts. The care home is based just outside of Wells and supports elderly residents with dementia and care needs. We are looking for empathetic and dedicated people with a broad range of skills and experience.

What are your responsibilities?

Supporting individuals with their daily life

Attending appointments

Empowering individuals to carry out activities

Support with personal care

Promoting the safeguarding of adults

What is required?

A true desire to work in care

Working in partnership with families

The ability to work well as part of a team

The following would be an advantage but not essential:

Meds training

End of life/palliative care training

Dementia awareness training

Bereavement courses

Benefits for you:

A dedicated support team to help you through the recruitment process

Excellent ongoing training

Pension scheme

Opportunity to work in a beautiful location

On site parking

Job specifics:

Contract, full-time or part-time. Salary not specified.

Click here to apply.

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Rural Accountant - Wells

Brook Street are looking for a Rural Accountant with an MAAT/ACA/ACCA part or full qualification to join a forward thinking, modern, progressive accountancy firm with offices across the South West. This Rural Accountant job will be based in their Wells office although there may be flexibility to work from one of their other offices if required.

Due to the role being a Rural Accountant, you must have a background and interest in agriculture, farming, etc. You will be from a rural and bloodstock background and have good technical knowledge for this Rural Accountant role.

This job will be perfect for people in the Wells and surrounding areas of Somerset, or people looking to relocate into a more of a countryside location. You will support your clients remotely, giving them expert advice and support in your field so that they can be out in theirs.

The salary is a wide bracket as it accounts for your expertise and qualifications; if you are part qualified and working towards full qualification or fully qualified with lots of experience then expect between £20,000 and £50,000.

So if you are part MAAT qualified or ACA Qualified, have keen rural interests and working expertise within a busy accountancy practice then we would love to hear from you. Please note, due to current social distancing guidelines, interviews and onboarding will be remote.

Job specifics:

Permanent, full-time. Salary £20,000 to £50,000 per annum.

Click here to apply.

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Support Worker, Learning Disabilities - Wells

At Newcross, we offer a golden-ticket opportunity to get involved in the national care effort to protect vulnerable people in your area. On top of competitive pay and a fantastic package of workplace perks, you'll be able to see the difference you make to the people you care for.

As a Support Worker in Wells, Shepton Mallet and the surrounds, you'll love nothing more than being a true companion to the people in your care. You will be supporting service users with learning disabilities and ensure that they are assisted with personal care, clinical needs and encouraging them to develop relationships within their local communities.

The benefits:

An hourly rate of up to £15.11, including holiday pay

Immediate pay with Flexi Pay, making the wait for payday a thing of the past

A range of flexible shifts to choose from including part-time, full-time, day and night shifts

Free training opportunities

Access to appointments with NHS-registered GPs through a Virtual GP app

Face to face and telephone counselling for mental health support when you need it

Our requirements:

You'll already have a minimum of 3 months' experience under your belt and hold a valid Moving and Handling certificate. The right to work in the UK is a must. As well as excellence in care, we also need you to demonstrate our core values of trust, empathy and expertise on every shift.

Got what it takes? Joining Newcross has many benefits. You'll be working for one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers and joining a supportive community of like-minded individuals who live and breathe helping others.

Job specifics:

Permanent, full-time or part-time. £15.11 per hour.

Click here to apply.

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