Care Assistant & Support Assistant

Care South; Bournemouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking a Care & Support Assistant to join their dedicated team at a specialist residential home in Bournemouth. This role offers the chance to deliver exceptional person-centered care to frail elderly and dementia residents, fostering independence and companionship. With a focus on compassion and understanding, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of those in your care. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a full induction and training program, alongside various employee benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to positively impact residents' lives.
• Compassionate and understanding nature is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents in maintaining their independence.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Person-Centered Care

Team Collaboration

Education

No specific qualifications required

Job description

About The Role

Care & Support Assistant

Location: Castle Dene Residential Home - BH8 0DB

Pay rate: £11.75 - £12.00 per hour.

Hours: Full time (Includes alternate weekend working)

Please note: We are not offering Sponsorship for this position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Assistant to join the TEAM at Castle Dene, our specialist, frail elderly and dementia residential care home located in Bournemouth.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people. Our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• Delivering excellent person-centred care.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Checking on residents on a regular basis - moving & positioning if required.
• Providing elements of personal care including washing & undressing where needed.
• Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents!
• Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

Who we are looking for:

We want you to have a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You'll need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others.

Previous care experience is not essential. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.

You need to be over 18 years old to apply for this position.

If this sounds like you, then we would love for you to join the team!

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.