Care worker

Alina Homecare; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local homecare provider in Dorchester is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver award-winning care to clients in their homes. The role requires strong communication, patience, and compassion. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay rates, and comprehensive training from Alina Homecare Academy. Apply now to help make a difference in your community and be part of a fantastic team.

Benefits

Flexible & guaranteed hours

Competitive pay rates

24/7 wellbeing support

Exclusive staff discounts

Career opportunities

Paid mileage

Paid holiday & training

Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays

Pension

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Joining Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion & positive attitude.
• Dedicated, flexible & responsible approach.
• Driving licence & access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks.
• Collect prescriptions and give medication reminders.
• Prepare meals and assist with housekeeping.
• Support mobility and getting around.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Dorchester. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Dorchester and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you’ll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different!

Responsibilities

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility – help with getting around

You’ll enjoy

• Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours
• Competitive pay rates – earn up to £15.75 per hour
• 24/7 wellbeing support – nurturing your mental health
• Exclusive staff discounts – big deals on top brands
• Self development – career opportunities if you want
• Local work & paid mileage –short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks)
• Paid holiday & training – to support your career
• Enhanced pay – for weekends & bank holidays
• Pension – to help prepare for your future
• Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £250 for every friend that starts with us
• Joining Bonus- £500

You’ll need

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work
• A driving licence & access to a vehicle

You’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren’t required

All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Alina Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!

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