Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Residential Care Home - The Hayes.
Location: The Hayes, Long Street, Sherborne
* £12.86 - £13.08 per hour
* Increased pay on weekends
* 31-hour and 37-hour contracts available
* 0-hour contracts available
* Possibility of increasing contract hours in the future
* Alternating weekends
* Refer a friend scheme up to £300
Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:
* Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
* Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive induction
* Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
* Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
* Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
* Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
About the role:
Each day as a Care Assistant is different. You will assist with all aspects of personal care and support for the people we support within the setting.
* Undertake personal care duties as required to the relevant client group which will typically include toileting, washing, feeding and manual handling (including hoisting) and transfer.
* Undertake domestic tasks, such as cleaning and laundry
* Support the relevant client group in a way that maintains dignity and privacy
* Participate in the maintenance of essential record keeping, through brief written recording on individual client records
* Comply with Health and Safety requirements in respect of manual handling and transfer hoisting and the use of protective equipment to aid infection control
* You would be expected to work within the Gold Standards Framework
We have various vacancies available with different shift patterns to be discussed at interview.
About you:
Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.
* A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.
Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards reablement and positive change