Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Poole; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.00 per hour

Full-time hours

Days or Nights

Supportive team

Training and development

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting a dedicated Care Assistant for a welcoming residential home in Broadstone, Dorset. You will support residents with daily living, promote independence and deliver compassionate, person-centred care.

The role is full-time with day or night shifts. The home offers a warm environment, with a strong emphasis on dignity and wellbeing, and values teamwork and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant in a residential setting is preferred.
• Compassionate, patient and genuine approach to elder care.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with residents and families.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Assist with washing, dressing, bathing and grooming.
• Support mobility and safe transfers for residents.
• Assist with meals and encourage hydration and nutrition.
• Build trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Uphold dignity, privacy and independence of residents.
• Support emotional and social wellbeing of residents.
• Follow care plans and report changes in needs.
• Maintain accurate care records and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Patient focus

Job description

Location: Broadstone, Dorset
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Full Time - Days or Nights

About the Home

Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, family-run residential care home in Broadstone, Dorset, for a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant.

Set within a beautiful Victorian house surrounded by mature grounds in a peaceful residential area, this charming care home provides a warm, friendly environment for 17 residents, with accommodation across 17 single rooms.

The home has a longstanding reputation for providing quality care to older people, with a strong emphasis on compassion, dignity, respect and individual wellbeing. Its family-centred approach creates a genuine sense of community, ensuring residents feel valued, comfortable and truly at home.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring individual to join a friendly team where residents are treated as individuals and supported to enjoy a comfortable, fulfilling life.

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their daily routines, promoting their independence and ensuring they receive the highest standards of person-centred care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment where residents feel respected and valued.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Assisting residents with washing, dressing, bathing and grooming.
• Supporting residents with mobility and transferring safely.
• Assisting with mealtimes and encouraging good nutrition and hydration.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with residents and their families.
• Promoting residents' dignity, privacy, independence and individual choices.
• Supporting residents' emotional and social wellbeing.
• Following individual care plans and reporting any changes in residents' needs.
• Maintaining accurate care records and following health and safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position, with opportunities to work either days or nights.

The successful candidate will join a friendly team dedicated to providing consistent, compassionate care to the residents.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential care home or similar setting.
• A caring, patient and compassionate nature.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A respectful approach to residents' privacy, dignity and independence.
• A reliable, flexible and positive attitude.
• A willingness to undertake training and develop your care skills.

Previous care experience is beneficial, but a positive attitude, empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference are equally important.

Benefits

• £13.00 per hour.
• Full-time hours available.
• Days or Nights.
• Opportunity to work within a friendly, family-run care home.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity for ongoing training and development.
• The chance to build meaningful relationships with residents.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives.