CARE ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Ferndown is seeking a Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role offers £12.67 per hour with day and night shifts available. Ideal candidates are passionate and reliable, with a commitment to supporting residents. Benefits include a comprehensive induction, mentorship, paid breaks, and additional perks. Join a Top 20 Care Home Group 2025 and make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties with or without assistive aids.
• Team player, self-motivated, flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a care team looking after residential and dementia residents.
• Promote choice, individuality and independence for residents.
• Support residents with daily living activities in a respectful manner.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Proactive and flexible

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant role at Heathland House in Ferndown, Dorset. Full-time position in a 66-bed luxury residential and dementia care home. We offer £12.67 per hour plus company benefits, with full or part-time hours and day and night shifts available.

Heathland House is a stunning 66 bedded luxurious residential and dementia care home situated in Ferndown, Dorset. We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. We offer a comprehensive induction, mentorship, support and training and encourage career development.

We are a Top 20 Care Home Group 2025 and have been awarded One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For. Benefits include paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a care team looking after residential and dementia residents
• Promote choice, individuality and independence for residents
• Support residents with daily living activities in a respectful and person-centred manner

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications; if not, willingness to attend
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

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