Support Worker at Homefield House

Shaw Healthcare; Sherborne St John; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned healthcare provider is looking for caring individuals to provide person-centred care at Homefield House, a dementia nursing care home. No prior experience is necessary; what matters more are your values and the desire to support others. You'll receive full training and ongoing support, backed by excellent career opportunities and various key benefits, including generous paid leave, employee assistance programs, and discounts.

Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities

Care Qualifications

Employee Ownership Bonus

Paid annual leave (28 days)

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Free Uniform

Death in service payment

GP online consultation

Discounted meals

Pension scheme

Colleague discounts

Holiday discounts

Recognition schemes

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No experience required; values and behaviours are more important than background.
• Ability to listen and treat others with respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care according to care plans.
• Offer personal care including bathing and hygiene assistance.
• Maintain documentation of care delivered.
• Promote dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Collaborate with colleagues in daily duties.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment.

Job description

Job Overview

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee‑Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We operate using employee‑ownership principles and are the Employee‑Owned Business of the Year 2024.

Role Responsibilities

• We are dedicated to ensuring employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications, a Leadership Programme and in‑house training on a diverse range of topics.
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees through celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long‑service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.
• Providing person‑centred care in line with an individual's care plan.
• Offering personal care, which includes assistance with bathing, dressing and hygiene.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of care delivered, including fluid/food intake, activities and incidents.
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting your colleagues in day‑to‑day duties.
• Maintaining a safe, happy, and caring environment.

Qualifications & Support

No experience required – your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you listen well, treat others with respect and genuinely want to support people to live their lives, we will provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support and development opportunities, you will be supported every step of the way.

Work Location

Homefield House is a 24‑bed dementia nursing care home situated in a vibrant residential area, close to shops in Rooksdown on the outskirts of Basingstoke.

Key Benefits

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Care Qualifications
• 76% Employee Owned – our employees have received over £1850 each in tax‑free bonuses to date!
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
• Free Uniform
• Death in service payment subject to criteria
• GP online – providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Discounted homemade meals while on shift
• Pension scheme
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Holiday discounts
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Support for your wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 365 support for a range of physical, mental and financial issues.