Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend

EAP

Training Courses

Qualifications & Apprenticeships

Blue Light Card

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Care Assistant role at Blandford Grange, Blandford Forum. £12.95 per hour. Day shifts 8am-8pm with alternate weekends; Night shifts 8pm-8am with alternate weekends. Join a caring team to support residents with personal care, companionship, and wellbeing.

We offer extensive training through the Healthcare Homes Academy, a Company Pension, generous holiday, refer-a-friend scheme, and wellbeing support as part of our benefits package.

Qualifications

• Naturally caring with a compassionate attitude.
• Ability to provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.).
• Providing companionship and social interaction to residents.
• Maintaining accurate resident records.

Job description

Care Assistant

Blandford Grange, Blandford Forum

£12.95 per hour

Day shifts 8am - 8pm with alternate weekends

Night shifts 8pm - 8am with alternate weekends

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Blandford Grange.

Based in the pretty Georgian riverside town of Blandford Forum, and only a stone’s throw from the bustling seaside resorts of Weymouth, Bournemouth, and Bridport, Blandford Grange is a spacious home with large bedrooms and a real family atmosphere.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.