Compassionate Care & Support Assistant (Day Centre)

Care Dorset Limited; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Sick pay from day one

Blue Light discounts

Employee assistance programme

Training & development

Litmos online learning

Refer a Friend bonus

Annual awards ceremony

Job summary

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for Weymouth Connect Day Centre (Acorns). The role involves hands-on support with personal care, mobility, and daily activities to help older adults maintain independence in a safe, respectful environment.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive team in a 35-hour week, with opportunities for training and development and a focus on dignity and quality of life for service users.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and mobility support.
• Comfort with using hoists and moving and handling equipment.
• Positive, patient and compassionate approach to elder care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, and meals.
• Support comfort, wellbeing, and dignity at all times.
• Promote independence and engage in activities.
• Work as part of a team to deliver day services.

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Patient

Reliable

Job description

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for Weymouth Connect Day Centre (Acorns). The role involves hands-on support with personal care, mobility, and daily activities to help older adults maintain independence in a safe, respectful environment.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive team in a 35-hour week, with opportunities for training and development and a focus on dignity and quality of life for service users.