Care and Support Assistant

Care South Residential; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Care & Support Assistant for their Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham, Dorset. This role involves delivering person centred care and supporting residents in maintaining their independence. No previous experience is required, and comprehensive training will be provided. Join a compassionate team and contribute positively to the community in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• You need to be 18 years of age or over to join the Care South team.
• Previous care experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person centred care.
• Support residents to remain independent.
• Provide personal care including washing and dressing.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.
• Work in a team to create a friendly atmosphere.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Customer care experience

Job description

About The Role

Care & Support Assistant

Location: Fern Brook Lodge Residential Home, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QD

Pay rate: £12.50 to £12.75 per hour

Hours: Full-time & part-time

Shift: 08:00 to 20:00 (including alternate weekends)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Assistant to join the team at Fern Brook Lodge, our newly refurbished residential care home, which is a hub for the community in Gillingham and the surrounding villages of North Dorset.

Join Our Team

Fern Brook Lodge are 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 understanding of others.

Previous care experience is not essential for our Care & Support Assistant Team. You may be working in a customer care role or have helped in your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.

Care South welcome Qualified Senior Care Team Members that are inspired to lead others to be their best every day. If you are looking for that next step in your career, we would love to talk with you about the opportunities at Fern Brook Lodge & Care South.

What you will be doing:

• Delivering excellent person centred care.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Providing elements of personal care including washing & dressing where needed.
• Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents!
• Working in a team to create a cooperative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

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

Benefits

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 of age or over to join the Care South team.

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About Us

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 01202712448.