Domiciliary Care Assistant

Brendoncare; Winchester; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Paid breaks

Free DBS check

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Free occupational health support

Job summary

Brendoncare is hiring a Domiciliary Care Assistant at Otterbourne Mews, near Winchester. You will provide personalised care to residents, maintain up-to-date care plans, and support independence while working as part of a compassionate team.

The role offers weekend shift uplift of 10% and benefits including a free DBS check, free meal on shift, and free parking. Training and development are provided within a supportive, Not-for-Profit environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as key worker for residents and keep care plans up to date.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support new team members and give constructive feedback.
• Encourage resident independence where possible.
• Occasionally care for residents in the Brendoncare Home or other services.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Job description

• Domiciliary Care Asssistant
• Otterbourne Hill (near Winchester, near Eastleigh)
• £13.38 per hour (£13.72 with NVQ2)
• An additional 10% will be paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift.
• Not for Profitcare provider
• Free meal on shift
• Paid breaks
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking

What will I be doing?

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will be working at Otterbourne Mews which comprises of 20 rental apartments :

• Acting as a key worker to some residents, and ensuring care plans are up to date and accurate;
• Providing personal care to the residents, ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times;
• Supporting new members of the team and providing constructive feedback;
• Encouraging independence as much as possible.
• You may at times be required to provide care to residents living in the main Brendoncare Care Home or other Domiciliary services across the organisation

What can we offer?

• Extensive training and continual personal development
• Paid breaks and meals provided while on duty in our care homes
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
• Free occupational health support during periods of sickness

What is Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill like?

Brendoncare OtterbourneHill is amodern care home in Hampshire, nestled in the village of Otterbourne. The residential home provides bothdementia andnursing carefor up to 64 residents in a family-like environment, filled with opportunities for friendship and a sense of community.

For a home-from-home feel, OtterbourneHill is divided into smaller households of 16 bedrooms. Our experience over the last 35 years has shown that these smaller households create a lovely family-like atmosphere. At Otterbourne Hill, eachhousehold includes a selection of communal areas and facilities where you can socialise with other residents. There are also other spaces for quieter occupations and tranquillity.

The layout of the households has been specifically designed to help people find their way around easily. Outside, the gardens and terraces are a real feature.

Located within the care home, Otterbourne Mews comprises 20 two-bedroom and five one-bedroom apartments. Our shared care approach ensures that couples can remain together in later life even when needs vary.

Who are Brendoncare?

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, forward thinking,dedicated and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

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