At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities in a compassionate way.
- Company: Care Dorset, a people-focused provider dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, enhanced maternity pay, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with strong values and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Caring nature and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
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 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.
Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 32 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays).
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.
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 Us: Care Dorset launched in October 2022 as a new provider supporting adults across a range of support models and in different settings including reablement, day services, supported living, and residential care. We are a local authority trading company, wholly owned by Dorset Council, with strong ambitions to innovate and transform our existing services to deliver better outcomes for people as well as growing commercially.
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 Care Dorset.
‘Residential homes’ are precisely that: they provide a permanent home for every individual who lives there. That includes mealtimes, a bed, and bathing.
Salary £55,000 + Car allowance/mileage benefits.
Care Assistant - The Hayes in Sherborne employer: Care Dorset Ltd
Care Dorset Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Weymouth, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both clients and staff. With generous annual leave starting at 27 days and excellent training opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in the community.
