Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Group; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £100

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking caring individuals to join Blandford Grange, a welcoming nursing home in Blandford Forum. You will support residents with personal care, provide companionship, and help maintain accurate records as part of a supportive team.

Whether experienced or starting a rewarding career, you will receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing training through the Healthcare Homes Academy, and access to a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing and progression.

Qualifications

• Providing personal care support and maintaining residents' comfort.
• Building trust through compassionate, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records
• Completing a thorough induction and training programme to develop skills and support from a seasoned team

Job description

Day shifts 8am - 8pm with alternate weekends

Night shifts 8pm - 8am with alternate weekends

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Blandford Grange.

Based in the pretty Georgian riverside town of Blandford Forum, and only a stone’s throw from the bustling seaside resorts of Weymouth, Bournemouth, and Bridport, Blandford Grange is a spacious home with large bedrooms and a real family atmosphere.

What would a typical day look like?

Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)

Providing companionship and offering social interaction

Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person

Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing

Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner

Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality

Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.