Care Assistant: Flexible Shifts, Great Benefits & Growth

Care Dorset Ltd; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave starting at 27-?

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Occupational Sick pay from day one

Litmos online learning platform

Refer a Friend Bonus up to £300

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Care Dorset Ltd is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to support adults in our residential and day services. You will assist with personal care, domestic tasks, record keeping, and ensuring dignity and privacy for those we support.

We expect compliance with health and safety standards, and to work as part of a team under the Gold Standards Framework. Shift patterns include 7am–2:30pm, 2pm–10pm, with alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or similar setting is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care duties including toileting, washing and transfers.
• Undertake domestic tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Support clients while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Maintain essential records with brief written updates on client records.
• Comply with Health and Safety, manual handling and infection control requirements.

Skills

Personal care

Manual handling

Infection control

Record keeping

Dignity and privacy

Job description

Care Dorset Ltd is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to support adults in our residential and day services. You will assist with personal care, domestic tasks, record keeping, and ensuring dignity and privacy for those we support.

We expect compliance with health and safety standards, and to work as part of a team under the Gold Standards Framework. Shift patterns include 7am–2:30pm, 2pm–10pm, with alternate weekends.