Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Training provided

Career development

NVQ Levels 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job summary

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing are looking for a Care Assistant in the DT10 area to support a female service user with manual handling and complex care needs. The role involves companionship, daily tasks, and promoting independence within the home and community.

We welcome applicants with at least 6 months UK care experience; driving licence is essential due to transport needs. This position offers training, flexible patterns, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of professional UK care experience.
• Full UK driving license required due to location.
• DBS check and Right to Work documents required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Assist with moving and handling for wheelchair user.
• Support companionship and independence in home and community.
• Communicate effectively with the service user and families.
• Maintain a safe and clean living environment.

Skills

UK care experience

Full UK driving licence

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Levels 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Role: Care Assistant Salary: £14-£15 per hour Location: DT10, Sturminster Newton Job Type: Part time Shifts on offer: Days 08.30AM to 20.30PM and 07.30AM to 15.30PM

* Please note that this vacancy is only open to female applicants due to the personal care required for a vulnerable female service user as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 *

About Us

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are proud to support children and young people with complex needs in educational settings, helping them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their educational goals.

Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?

Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Theoretical and Practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills and give yourself the opportunity to upskill yourself in the sector.
• Career development opportunities.
• NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care *Please enquire for more information*
• Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.
• Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes
• DBS application registered with Sugarman Health and Wellbeing
• Double Pay on Bank Holiday
• Holiday Pay

About the Role

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing are looking for a Healthcare Assistant within the Sturminster Newton area who can support a female Service User who requires support with manual handling due to being a wheelchair user and other complex care needs. Our Healthcare Assistant roles are also doubled up as a companionship role by building up key relationships and promoting independence through daily tasks for our service user within her own home environment and especially within the community.

Activities will include domestic tasks, moving & handling and personal care; but most importantly, suggesting new ideas and opportunities that serve the service users' best interests, by going above and beyond.

You will need to communicate with our service users effectively and appropriately, whilst also giving them the opportunity to communicate their needs as well.

Requirements for the Role

Here at Sugarman Health and Wellbeing, we are looking for an outgoing bubbly candidate, who can show their best assets on providing the highest quality of support.

• A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience.
• Complex Care experience preferred but not a mandatory need.
• To provide the correct compliance documents including updated Right to Work and original DBS certificate.
• Must be a Driver holding a Full UK Driving License, due to the location and accessibility of public transport

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.