Care Assistant

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 Residential Care Home – The Hayes. Location: The Hayes, Long Street, Sherborne * £12.86 – £13.08 per hour * Increased pay on weekends * 31-hour and 37-hour contracts available * 0-hour contracts available * Possibility of increasing contract hours in the future * Alternating weekends * Refer a friend scheme up to £300 Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits: * Generous Annual leave entitlement – starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata * Enhanced Maternity Pay * Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one * Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more) * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Comprehensive induction * Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression. * Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development * Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment) * Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony About the role: Each day as a Care Assistant is different. You will assist with all aspects of personal care and support for the people we support within the setting. * Undertake personal care duties as required to the relevant client group which will typically include toileting, washing, feeding and manual handling (including hoisting) and transfer. * Undertake domestic tasks, such as cleaning and laundry * Support the relevant client group in a way that maintains dignity and privacy * Participate in the maintenance of essential record keeping, through brief written recording on individual client records * Comply with Health and Safety requirements in respect of manual handling and transfer hoisting and the use of protective equipment to aid infection control * You would be expected to work within the Gold Standards Framework We have various vacancies available with different shift patterns to be discussed at interview. 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 * 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. 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