Care Assistant - Extra Care - Melrose Court (R5B185EC)

Apex; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Care Assistant to join their Extra Care Unit in Dorchester, UK. The role involves supporting residents with personalized care plans to help them live as independently as possible. Candidates should possess compassion, patience, and understanding. The company offers a range of benefits including discounts on services, mental health support, and opportunities for development through their Cera Academy. This position provides a meaningful career in care, where your contribution makes a difference.

Benefits

Cera Mobility Scheme with discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Refer a friend scheme

Mental Health Hotline and Wellbeing Centre

Menopause support services

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Willingness to support residents with varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personalized care plans.
• Assist with daily living tasks like washing and dressing.
• Provide companionship and encouragement.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Understanding

Job description

Care Assistant - Extra Care - Melrose Court (R5B185EC)

Working in Extra Care

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need. As a care assistant at our Extra Care Unit, you will be supporting residents, who all have varying needs to live as independently as possible, with personalised care and support plans in place.

Every client's needs are different. You may assist with a bit of housework or help with getting up in the morning. A tasty hot meal and a listening ear. A hand with medication or getting washed and dressed. But more than this, our carers become friends, providing human company, encouragement and maybe a laugh or two, often when life has become a bit tough. Caring isn't always easy, but a lot of people and their families will be grateful that you were there for them.

Why Choose Cera?

Care at Cera is a career, not just a job. We want our carers to see their profession as one with meaning, where they feel rewarded, can develop their skills and progress whilst truly making a difference. Our Cera Academy provides you with access to learning and development that shapes and builds core skills and behaviours, for now and for the future.

As a professional carer, your focus should be on what you do best - caring. That's why our Cera Technology app streamlines admin tasks, giving you more time with those you support.

Some of our other great benefits include :

• Cera Mobility Scheme - giving you access to exclusive discounts on car insurance, driving lessons, maintenance and more.Access to our WeCare platform with hundreds of discounts and cashback offers on online and highstreet retailers.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Uncapped 500 refer a friend scheme.
• Employee assistance program, Mental Health Hotline, Healthcare Cashplan, Eyecare Plan and Wellbeing centre (via WeCare).
• As a Menopause Friendly Employer we provide a host of support services for those affected by Menopause and Peri-Menopause.
• Employee recognition awards.