Care Assistant - Blandford

BlueGreen Recruit; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care services seeks compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants in Blandford Forum. Full-time and part-time contracts available, with generous benefits including a £1000 welcome bonus, annual leave entitlement, and training opportunities. If you are eager to make a positive impact in people's lives, apply now!

Benefits

Generous Annual leave entitlement

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Occupational Sick pay entitlement

Funded Blue Light discount package

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training & development opportunities

Annual awards ceremony

Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Qualifications

• Preferred previous experience as a Care Assistant or similar role, but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and receive ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care duties including toileting, washing, and feeding.
• Support client dignity and privacy while performing domestic tasks.
• Maintain essential records and comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

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Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day.

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 Residential Home,

Location:Fairfield Bungalows, Blandford Forum

• Full-time and part-time contracts available
• Fixed work patterns
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300
• £1000 welcome bonus for new colleagues

fantastic benefits:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Access to Litmos online learning platform our one stop shop for learning & development
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About the role:

Each day as a Care Assistant is different. You will assist with all aspects of personal care and support for the people we support within the setting.

• Undertake personal care duties as required to the relevant client group which will typically include toileting, washing, feeding and manual handling (including hoisting) and transfer.
• Undertake domestic tasks, such as cleaning and laundry
• Support the relevant client group in a way that maintains dignity and privacy
• Participate in the maintenance of essential record keeping, through brief written recording on individual client records
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements in respect of manual handling and transfer hoisting and the use of protective equipment to aid infection control
• You would be expected to work within the Gold Standards Framework

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
• 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.