Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online/retail discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus

Free DBS check

Contributory pension

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid

Staff association

Local staff reward programme

Onsite learning and development team

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South is seeking a supervisor to Lead care teams in our homes, delivering personalised resident care and guiding Care Assistants to uphold our HEART values. You will promote independence, manage day-to-day care duties, and act as a point of escalation for any concerns, ensuring a supportive, collaborative workplace.

This role requires a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) with progression to Level 3, plus a Safe Handling of Medicines certificate or willingness to

Qualifications

• Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) required.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Safe Handling of Medicines certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Previous care experience with planning and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Care Assistants.
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to residents.
• Promote independence and dignity for residents.
• Act as escalation point for concerns or incidents.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership potential

Strong communication

Person-centred care

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Willingness to study Level 3 Diploma

Job description

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Care Assistants
• Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Promote independence and dignity in all aspects of care.
• Act as a point of escalation for concerns or incidents.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. Our care homes don't just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents. No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies, and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships. Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction including:

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Are you a dedicated individual who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, and lead by example to support and motivate our care teams?

You should hold a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care upon successful completion of your probation. You should also hold a Safe Handling of Medicines Certificate or be willing to obtain this through our fully funded training. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a care setting, including care planning and medication administration.
• Strong communication skills and leadership potential.
• A genuine passion for supporting others and promoting independence.

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team.

Our Current Benefits Package Includes

• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Us

If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.