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Support Worker - Weymouth and Dorchester

Care Dorset UK

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Job summary

Care Dorset UK is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Weymouth and Dorchester to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism. This role offers a flexible 0-hour contract with opportunities for additional shifts. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing the independence and well-being of clients.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
Generous holiday allowance
Employee referral scheme
Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Career progression opportunities
Pay enhancement for weekends
Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Care Assistant preferred but not essential.
  • Full driving license and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

  • Support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
  • Assist with personal care, food preparation, and household chores.
  • Engage clients in hobbies and interests.

Skills

Compassionate
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker - Weymouth and Dorchester
Support Worker - Weymouth and Dorchester

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Position title

Support Worker - Weymouth and Dorchester

Description

“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our new Supported Living services in Weymouth & Dorchester.

Location: Orchard Court, Weymouth; Digby Court, Dorchester & Dorchester Road

  • £12.19 - £12.41 per hour (days)
  • 0-hour contract available
  • £38.20 per sleep-in (Dorchester Road only)
  • Sleep-in nights required (Dorchester Road only)
  • Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Fixed work patterns
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension
  • Support and inclusive work environment
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Pay enhancement for weekends
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package

About The Role

This role will be part of a team supporting Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are living in the community. Our Supported Living services in Weymouth & Dorchester offer accommodation and support 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This role will be a 0-hour position with the requirement to support with the option of picking up extra shifts when available.

Digby Court & Orchard Court: Digby & Orchard Court are Supported Living services based between Weymouth & Dorchester. These services allow adults who need some support to live within their own homes (fully fitted flats) without the need to move into a retirement home. Supported Living includes the benefit of support in any areas of their day-to-day lives that they require. We can support with anything from Personal Care to food preparation to household chores.

Dorchester Road: There are four people living in the service aged between 18-25. Our role is to support them with a variety of hobbies and interests that they enjoy ranging from arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, shopping, watching sports and socialising with family and friends. We will also be helping them in looking not just at employment opportunities but also furthering their independent living.

About You

Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.

  • A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Full driving license and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Working for Care Dorset will give you the opportunity to develop and grow. Our commitment to you - “support you in being the very best you can be” and be excited about being part of a great team. If you are passionate about people living the best life they can and supporting them with maximising life opportunities, then please contact careers@caredorset.co.uk.

Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards reablement and positive change!

Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.

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