Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Dorchester seeks dedicated individuals to deliver high-quality support in a compassionate environment. The role involves providing care, meal preparation, medication administration, and housekeeping. You should be team-oriented, flexible, and committed to fostering independence for those you care for. Competitive hourly pay of £12.27, increasing to £12.52 post-probation. Join a supportive team where your efforts truly make a difference.

Benefits

Birthday Leave

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Ongoing Training

Blue Light Card Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and committed to providing excellent care.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible to work a rotation of day shifts including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to individuals.
• Build strong, positive relationships with people.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure a safe environment.
• Record and report any changes in people's needs or conditions.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Do you have a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in people’s lives? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow and be part of a supportive healthcare team? Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’re looking for caring and committed individuals to help us deliver high-quality support and bring our values to life.

Our offer to you

Location: Dorchester

Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week

Pay: £12.27 and increasing to £12.52 after passing probation and obtaining a care certificate.

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits and Perks

• Birthday Leave – Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your special day, either on or around your birthday
• Annual Leave - Your annual leave entitlement increases as your length of service grows, rewarding your ongoing commitment.
• Pension- Pension scheme with the People’s Pension
• Training - Ongoing refresher training, knowledge and opportunities to develop your career within the care sector
• Perks – Take advantage of fantastic benefits including the Blue Light Card, Concerts for Carers, and our Reward Panda Scheme
• Wellbeing Support – Access free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering resources for your mental health and overall wellbeing.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Both new starters and existing employees can earn a £250 bonus for successfully referring new team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to people in the setting. This may include but is not limited to personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, support out in the community and housekeeping.
• Build strong, positive relationships with people, promoting their independence and well‑being.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment.
• Effective communication both verbally and written.
• Record and report any changes in the people’ needs or conditions.
• Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding protocols are followed.
• To treat all colleagues with equal respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
• To be aware of and to comply with all Encompass policies and procedures.

About You

• Compassionate, patient, and committed to providing excellent care.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible to work a rotation of day shifts, depending on the needs of the service including alternate weekends.

Our Mission

Encompass Care creates meaningful support journeys and opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We work together to shape how Encompass Care operates so that people are happy in their roles, the support is led by the people receiving it and that we believe in what we set out to do. By embedding the true ethos of co‑production, we can focus on what is important to people as individuals.

Our Vision

Pioneering support, in an accessible, inclusive community

Our Values

These are more than simply words… they are the principles that guide everything we do: Honesty, Inclusivity, Kindness, Dignity, Integrity. We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.

Why work with Us?

At Encompass Care we are proud to be known for delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability or mental health needs. Having been an established charity for over 30 years many people have been supported by us or have been employed by us for decades! We firmly believe that for Encompass to be successful as a charity, to enhance the quality of our support, to grow and develop and to continue to invest in our services we must ensure we place the people at the centre of what we do. Our commitment to staff development, strong values, and dedication to always looking at how we can be better make us a truly rewarding place to work.

How to Apply

Apply now via our website www.encompasscare.org.uk

Salary / Benefits: £12.27 - £12.52 per hour