At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide person-centred care and support clients in their own homes.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Care South, making a real difference.
- Benefits: Earn £13.70 per hour, plus paid travel time and mileage allowance.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career progression, and comprehensive training provided.
- Why this job: Empower clients to maintain independence while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Driving licence required; care experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.7 - 13.7 £ per hour.
Location: Wimborne, Ferndown and surrounding areas
Pay: £13.70 per hour plus travel time and petrol expenses. Travel time is paid and a mileage allowance of 40p per mile is paid fortnightly.
Hours: Full‑time and part‑time positions available. Shifts: 7:00 – 15:00, 15:00 – 19:00 or 19:00 – 23:00.
About the role: Provide person‑centred care for clients in their own homes. Work community based; must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Duties include:
- Personal care such as hygiene, toileting and dressing
- Supporting clients to build confidence and remain independent
- Ensuring their needs are met and reporting any changes
Work within a friendly, experienced team and receive comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver person‑centred care to uphold client dignity
- Assist with personal hygiene, toileting and dressing
- Support clients to build confidence and maintain independence
- Ensure client needs are met and report any changes
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Provide high‑quality support for day‑to‑day activities
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Previous experience in a care setting desirable but not required
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Flexible about working hours and able to work every other weekend
- Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must hold an enhanced DBS or be prepared to obtain one
- Must be 18 years or older
- Visa sponsorship not offered
Benefits:
- Paid travel time
- Enhanced rate on bank holidays
- 40p per mile mileage allowance paid fortnightly
- Paid induction and training
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Free DBS check
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Staff association
- On‑site learning and development team
- Career progression
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible working hours
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
How to Apply: If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Care South at Home Poole. Contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.
Home Care Assistant in Ferndown employer: Care South
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