Care & Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Care & Support Assistant team at a friendly residential care home. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, providing personal care and companionship while fostering independence. With a focus on staff recognition and support, the organization provides comprehensive training for newcomers, ensuring that even those without prior experience can thrive. If you have a genuine desire to help others and are looking for a rewarding career in social care, 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 make a positive impact on residents' lives.
• Ability to provide personal care including washing and dressing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centered care.
• Support residents to remain independent.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Customer Care Experience

Community Support

Education

Industry-Based Qualifications

Job description

Care & Support Assistant

Location: Buxton House - Weymouth - DT4 0QE

Pay rate: £12.50 to £12.75 per hour

Hours: Full time & Part time (including alternate weekends)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Assistant to join the team at Buxton House, our purpose-built, friendly, social, residential, and dementia care home located near the historic Jurassic Coast in Weymouth, Dorset.

Join Our Team

Buxton House is eager to meet individuals with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on our residents' lives. You should be naturally compassionate and understanding of others. Previous care experience is not essential for our "Care Assistant Team". You may have experience in customer care or community support. A full induction and training program will be provided.

If this describes you, we would love for you to join our team!

Benefits

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

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent person-centered care.
• Supporting and encouraging residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Providing personal care, including washing and dressing, as needed.
• Building relationships and providing companionship to residents.
• Working in a team to create a cooperative, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

You must be 18 years or older to join the Care South team. Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About Us

Care South is one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK, based on reviews from residents and their families at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values guide us in 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 our recruitment team at 01202 712448.