Care Assistant - The Lawns

Care Dorset UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Care Assistant at The Lawns, where your compassion and dedication can make a real difference in the lives of individuals. This role offers a supportive environment with comprehensive training and opportunities for professional development. You'll be involved in personal care, ensuring dignity and privacy for those you support, while also enjoying generous benefits such as a welcome bonus and flexible work patterns. If you have a genuine desire to help others and are ready to embrace a rewarding career in care, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous holiday allowance

Employee referral scheme

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Pay enhancement for weekends

Blue Light Card discount package

Fixed work patterns

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant preferred but not essential.
• Training and ongoing support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care duties including toileting, washing, and feeding.
• Participate in record keeping and comply with Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Position title

Care Assistant - The Lawns

Description

“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”

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. They are the Care Dorset way.

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, The Lawns.

Location: The Lawns, Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth

• £12.86 - £13.08 per hour
• Fixed work patterns
• Regular shift patterns
• Alternating weekends required
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300
• £1000 welcome bonus for new colleagues
  
  

Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fixed work patterns
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension
• Support and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Pay enhancement for weekends
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package
  
  

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.

Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for.

Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.