Care & Support Assistant

Location: Dorset House Residential Home, Hamworthy, BH15 4HL

Pay rate: £12.50 to £12.75 per hour

Hours: Full time & Part Time available (to include alternate weekends)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Assistant to join the team at Dorset House, our caring and friendly residential care home near to Upton Country Park and Poole Quay. Located in Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset.

Who we are looking for:

Dorset House is keen to meet people with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

You'll need to be naturally compassionate and of course understanding of others.

Previous care experience is not essential for our Care & Support Team.

You may be in a customer care role or have helped within your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

What you will be doing:

• Delivering excellent person-centred care, focusing on the care needs of each individual resident with dignity and compassion.
• Following the care plans of our residents and fulfilling their personal needs - supporting with washing, dressing, toileting, food, drink & mobility.
• Building relationships and providing companionship - our residents wellbeing is paramount.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Working as part of a team to create a safe, warm, friendly & welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors in their home.
  
  
  

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications
  
  
  

You need to be 18 years or over to join the team at Care South.

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship

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PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.