Community Care & Support Assistant - Bournemouth

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bournemouth is looking for Community Care & Support Assistants to join their team. Candidates should be compassionate and understanding, with opportunities for training and career growth. The role includes providing personal care, assisting with daily tasks, and supporting clients in their community. Full UK driving license required, and applicants must be 18 or over.

Benefits

Free Uniform

Free DBS

Free Life Assurance

Blue Light discount card

Career growth opportunities

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and access to transport.
• No previous care experience is necessary; experience in customer care or community support is valued.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and encouragement.
• Assisting with medication, meal prep, and domestic tasks.
• Supporting community visits for shopping and leisure.

Skills

Compassion

Customer care experience

Communication skills

Job description

About The Role

Community Care & Support Assistant Team

Location: Bournemouth & Poole District

Pay rate: £13.15 per hour + £2.00 per hour Bank Holiday enhancement rate

Travel: Paid Travel Time £12.21 per hour + 40p per mile mileage allowance

Hours: Full Time, Part Time, and Bank Available

Care South at Home has an exciting opportunity for Home Care & Support Assistants to join the Bournemouth & Poole District Team.

The home care team provides services including companionship, household tasks, personal care, grocery shopping, prescription pickups, and meal preparation.

You will need a full UK driving license and access to transport as you will be visiting clients in their homes.

Join the Team

Care at Home Bournemouth seeks individuals with a genuine desire to positively impact clients' lives, helping them stay at home in their community.

You should be naturally compassionate and understanding. Previous care experience is not necessary; experience in customer care or community support is valuable.

A full induction and training program will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and encouragement
• Assisting with medication, meal prep, and domestic tasks
• Supporting with personal care, washing, and dressing
• Supporting community visits (shopping, leisure trips)
• Communicating regularly with the office support team
• Reflecting our HEART values daily

Benefits

• Free Uniform
• Free DBS
• Free Life Assurance (for contracted hours)
• Blue Light discount card
• Training, qualifications, and career growth opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive team environment
• Recognition schemes like 'Employee of the Month' and 'Star Awards'

Applicants must be 18 or over. Please note: We cannot offer Visa Sponsorship or Visa Switch.

About Us

Care South is one of the UK's top 20 rated Care Home Groups, recognized for outstanding resident care. Our HEART values underpin our service quality. Visit our website for more info. For questions, contact the recruitment team at 01202 712448.