Care Assistant - Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Colten Care; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rate of pay

Paid breaks

Complimentary meal of choice

Real career progression

Pay enhancement for weekends

Job summary

Colten Care is seeking a friendly Health Care Assistant for Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. The role offers an excellent hourly rate and paid breaks, with weekend work and progressive development within the company. You’ll be part of a caring team supporting residents with daily needs.

Experience isn’t required, as induction and ongoing training are provided. The position includes weekend shifts and paid breaks, with opportunities for qualifications and career progression within

Qualifications

• Compassion is essential and care-focused attitude.
• Willingness to be hands-on with residents and help as needed.
• Organised, hardworking, resilient with good observation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities and personal care.
• Support nursing team and communicate changes in residents’ conditions.
• Provide a caring, respectful environment and ensure comfort during shifts.

Skills

Compassion

Hands-on care

Observation skills

Organised

Job description

Health Care Assistant

From £13.09 per hour to £15.41 per hour

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more

36 hours per week, days, including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks)

Introduction

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Health Care Assistants. Whether experienced or new to care, our team at our luxury care home, Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, would like to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Excellent rate of pay

• Paid breaks

• Complimentary meal of choice

• Real career progression

If you have a positive, caring attitude, and a passion for making a difference, then starting a career with Colten Care is the place to start. You’ll thrive as a Health Care Assistant, with the guidance of our Nursing team available 24 hours a day.

Career progression is never far away, with plenty of opportunities to gain qualifications, thanks to our exceptional Learning and Development team.

Caring for our residents in our award-winning homes is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity where you can make every day their best day.

About you

Compassion is in your nature. You’re willing to be hands-on with residents and help them whenever needed. You’re organised, hard-working, resilient, with good observation skills, attention to detail and a sense of fun.

You don’t need to have experience. Your personal qualities and values are more important to us, you’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction and ongoing training from day one.

About Colten Care

We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Additional Benefits

• Pay enhancement for weekends, nights and NVQ qualifications

• Additional hours/overtime opportunities available to suit your circumstances

• Training provided from day one

• Free uniforms

• In-house progression opportunities to the Senior Care Lead Programme

• We fund your learning and you increase your earnings.