Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Bournemouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home organization in Bournemouth is seeking a Care & Support Assistant to provide excellent person-centered care in a modern dementia care home. This role requires genuine compassion and understanding for the residents, emphasizing teamwork and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Training is provided, with a pay rate of £12.50 to £12.75 per hour plus benefits.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or over to join the Care South Team.
• Previous care experience not essential; customer care experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centred care.
• Support residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Check on residents regularly; assist with moving and positioning if needed.
• Provide personal care including washing and undressing.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.
• Contribute to a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding of others

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Care & Support Assistant – Talbot View, Bournemouth. Pay rate: £12.50 to £12.75 per hour + paid breaks. Hours: Full time & Part time. We have an exciting opportunity to join the TEAM at Talbot View, our modern dementia residential care home, with strong ties to the Ensbury Park Community.

Join Our Team: The TEAM at Talbot View are keen to meet people with 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 for our "Care Team". You may be in a customer care role or have helped in your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you. If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent person centred care.
• Supporting & encouraging 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 cooperative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

Benefits

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

Requirements

• You need to be 18 years of age or over to join the Care South Team.
• Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About The Company

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 01202 712448.