Care Assistant

BlueGreen Recruit Ltd; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This exciting role in Weymouth involves supporting adults in a compassionate and inclusive environment, where you'll help them engage in various hobbies and foster their independence. With comprehensive training and a supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in their lives. The position offers flexible shifts, a generous holiday allowance, and numerous benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about care and support.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous holiday allowance

Employee referral scheme

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Pay enhancement for weekends

Blue Light Card discount package

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism in the community.
• Assist with hobbies and interests like arts, cooking, and socializing.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to work various shifts

Education

Experience as a Care Assistant

Job description

Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our new Supported Living service in Weymouth.

Location: Dorchester Road, Weymouth

• 12.86- 13.08 per hour (days)
• 38.20 per sleep-in
• Sleep-in nights required
• 0-hour contracts available with the possibility to increase
• Fixed work patterns
• Driving license and access to own vehicle is required
• Alternating weekends
• Refer a friend scheme up to 300

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fixed work patterns
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension
• Support and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Pay enhancement for weekends
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package

About the role:

This role will be part of a team supporting Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are living in the community. Our Supported Living service in Weymouth offers accommodation and support 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This role will be a full-time position with the requirement to support with sleep-in night shifts.

There are four people living in the service aged between 18-25. Our role is to support them with a variety of hobbies and interests that they enjoy ranging from arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, shopping, watching sports and socialising with family and friends. We will also be helping them in looking not just at employment opportunities but also furthering their independent living.

About you:

Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.

• A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.