Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ferndown is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. You will provide support to residents in a luxurious care home setting, encouraging their independence and well-being. This role offers competitive hourly pay, career development support, and the opportunity to work in a supportive team environment. Experience and an NVQ qualification are preferable.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid breaks

Paid uniform

Paid DBS

Career development support

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties.
• Willingness to attend NVQ training if not qualified.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the care team looking after residents.
• Promote choice, individuality and independence for residents.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant
GBP12.67 per hour plus company benefits
Full or Part Time Hours - Day and Night shifts available

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Awarded One Of The UK s Best Companies To Work For

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 competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced carers, ideally with an NVQ qualification and with the desire to further their career within our home. We offer a comprehensive induction, mentorship, support and training and encourage career development.

Person Specification
• 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