Care Assitant

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 Home, The Lawns.

Location: The Lawns, Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth

£12.86 - £13.08 per hour
Fixed work patterns
Regular shift patterns
Alternating weekends required
Refer a friend scheme up to £300
£1000 welcome bonus for new colleagues

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
Generous holiday allowance
Fixed work patterns
Employee referral scheme
Pension
Support and inclusive work environment
Employee Assistance Programme
Career progression opportunities
Pay enhancement for weekends
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.

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

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.