Care and Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit charity as a Care Assistant at Alexandra House in Poole. We're looking for compassionate individuals to provide person-centred care and support to our residents, promoting their independence and wellbeing. Enjoy a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive support program with training.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a positive impact on residents' lives.
• Age requirement: Over 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents' independence.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Build relationships with residents.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Care Assistant

Competitive pay rate of £12.50 - £12.75 per hour

Full time - 37 hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join the team at Alexandra House, our residential care home located a short distance from Ashley Road, the hub of Parkstone, Poole, Dorset.

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

What you will be doing:

• Identifying the needs and abilities of our residents and delivering excellent person-centred care.
• Supporting and encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Providing elements of personal care including washing and 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.

Who we are looking for:

We want you to have 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; you may have been inspired by looking after a family member or be seeking a rewarding role. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you. You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.

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

PLEASE NOTE - No Sponsorship or Switch opportunities available

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

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are central to 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 at 01202 712448.