Care Assistant

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 £300Care 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 ceremonyAbout 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 FrameworkWe 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 holidaysIf 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