Care Assistant

Care South; Gillingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in social care, Care South, is looking for Care Assistants to join their team at Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham. This role requires a compassionate individual to provide person-centered care, supporting residents in a friendly and warm atmosphere. Full training will be provided. Competitive pay rates and a supportive environment await the right candidates.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Compassionate and understanding individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Previous care experience is not essential.
• Willingness to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent person centered care.
• Supporting residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Providing personal care including washing and dressing.

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Care & Support Assistant

Fern Brook Lodge - Residential Home - Gillingham - Dorset - SP8 4QD

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 co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.
  
  
  

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

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.

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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 01202 712448.

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