Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care organization in Poole is seeking a Care & Support Assistant to provide person-centred care and support to residents. Ideal candidates should be compassionate with a strong desire to make a positive impact. No previous experience is required as training will be provided. The position offers flexible hours and a range of employee benefits including discounts and recognition schemes.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Naturally compassionate and understanding of others.
• A genuine desire to make a positive impact on residents' lives.
• Previous care experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centred care with dignity and compassion.
• Follow care plans and assist with personal needs.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.
• Encourage resident independence.
• Create a safe, warm, friendly atmosphere for residents.

Job description

About The Role

Care & Support Assistant

Location: Marjorie House Residential Home, Lilliput, Poole, BH14 8LT

Pay rate: £12.50-£12.75 per hour

Hours: Full-time, part-time or bank hours available (to include alternate weekends)

Who we are looking for

Marjorie House is keen to meet people with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You will need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others. Previous care experience is not essential for our Care & Support Team. You may have worked in a customer care role or helped within your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you. If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

What you will be doing

• Delivering excellent person-centred care, focusing on the care needs of each individual resident with dignity and compassion.
• Following the care plans of our residents and fulfilling their personal needs – supporting with washing, dressing, toileting, food, drink & mobility.
• Building relationships and providing companionship – our residents wellbeing is paramount.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Working as part of a team to create a safe, warm, friendly & welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors in their home.

Benefits

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

You need to be 18 years or over to join the team at Care South.

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: care-south.co.uk/about-us

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.