Care Assistant
20-37 hours per week - permanent
£12.19 - £15.51 per hour
Castleman House, Blandford
“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team .”
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
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 - Castleman House.
Location: Castleman House, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum
1. £12.19 - £15.51 per hour
2. Full or part time - 20-37 hours per week
3. Fixed work patterns - 7 - 2.30 pm and 2.15 - 9.45 pm
4. Regular shift patterns
5. Alternating weekends
6. Refer a friend scheme up to £300
Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits :
7. Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
8. Generous holiday allowance
9. Fixed work patterns
10. Employee referral scheme
11. Pension
12. Support and inclusive work environment
13. Employee Assistance Programme
14. Career progression opportunities
15. Pay enhancement for weekends
16. Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package
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.
17. 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.
18. Undertake domestic tasks, such as cleaning and laundry
19. Support the relevant client group in a way that maintains dignity and privacy
20. Participate in the maintenance of essential record keeping, through brief written recording on individual client records
21. Comply with Health and Safety requirements in respect of manual handling and transfer hoisting and the use of protective equipment to aid infection control
22. You would be expected to work within the Gold Standards Framework
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.
23. A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
24. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
25. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
26. 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.
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