Care Assistant

Amica Care Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amica Care Trust is seeking Care Assistants to provide compassionate daily living support to residents. This role involves assisting with daily tasks, promoting a positive environment, and developing skills through excellent training opportunities. Join a friendly team in a rewarding career that makes a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Free training

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly employee recognition

Discounted meals

Cycle to work scheme

Early access wage scheme

Supportive working environment

Social events

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing the highest standard of care.
• Ability to encourage teamwork and interact positively with residents.
• Experience or qualification in care is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Promote a positive and engaging environment.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Education

Background in Care

Job description

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AmicaCare offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for passionate Care Assistants (days) to join the team. We have various shifts available, although weekend availability is required on a rota basis.

Day to Day:

• As a Care Assistant at the care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care and support they deserve.
• You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and have the opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion and impact someone's life.
• Each day will be different, you can expect to undertake work that is varied. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

Requirements:

• You'll need to work within the Staff Values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and have a positive attitude.
• Above all, you'll have a real compassion for all our residents in order to deliver the highest standard of care and support.
• Ideally you will have a background in Care.

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities and regular free training.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as counselling sessions and legal and financial advice.
• Monthly employee recognition.
• Discounted meals whilst on shift.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Early access wage scheme!
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Social events.
• A refer a friend bonus.

Unfortunately at this time we are are unable to offer sponsorship to those who are overseas.