Care Assistant

Care South; Poole; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Care & Support Assistant in Poole. Help residents live comfortably and independently while providing compassionate care in a supportive environment. No prior experience required, as training will be provided. Enjoy a rewarding career with a focus on recognition and employee benefits.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is not essential.
• You need to be 18 years or over.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent person-centred care.
• Supporting residents with personal needs.
• Building relationships and providing companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding

Job description

About The Role

Care & Support Assistant

Location: Marjorie House Residential Home, Lilliput, Poole, BH14 8LT

Pay rate: £12.50 - £12.75 per hour

Hours: Full time, Part Time or Bank available (to include alternate weekends)

Come and join our brand-new team at Care South, Marjorie House - a spectacular 50 bed specialist dementia and residential care home in Lilliput, Poole.

Our new purpose-built Art Deco building in Lilliput has stunning views over Poole Harbour.

You’ll be able to support our residents in a safe and caring environment where they can live their lives as if in the comfort of their own home.

Who we are looking for:

Marjorie House is keen to meet people with agenuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

You'll need to be naturally compassionate and of course understanding of others.

Previous care experience is not essential for our Care & Support Team.

You may be in a customer care role or have helped within your community.A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.

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

What you will be doing:

• Delivering excellent person-centred care, focusing on the care needs of each individual resident with dignity and compassion.
• Following the care plans of our residents and fulfilling their personal needs – supporting with washing, dressing, toileting, food, drink & mobility.
• Building relationships and providing companionship – our residents wellbeing is paramount.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Working as part of a team to create a safe, warm, friendly & welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors in their home.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on thereward 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 or over to join the team at Care South.

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship

About Us

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 on01202712448.