Night Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Night Care & Support Assistant to join its team at Dorset House in Poole. The role involves delivering person-centred care, supporting residents with personal needs, and fostering independence. An induction and training program will be provided. This position offers competitive pay rates and company perks including paid breaks and employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous care experience is not essential.
• Genuine desire to positively impact resident lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care with dignity and compassion.
• Follow care plans and support residents' personal needs.
• Build relationships and provide companionship to residents.
• Encourage residents to remain independent.
• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Understanding

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Night Care & Support Assistant – Location: Dorset House Residential Home, Hamworthy, BH15 4HL. Pay rate: £12.50 to £12.75 per hour + paid breaks. Shift: 8:00pm to 08:00am. Hours: Full time & part time available (to include alternate weekends).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Care & Support Assistant to join our care team at Dorset House, a caring and friendly residential care home near Upton Country Park and Poole Quay, located in Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HL.

Responsibilities

• 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, and mobility.
• Building relationships and providing companionship – residents’ wellbeing is paramount.
• Supporting and encouraging residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Working as part of a team to create a safe, warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors in their home.

Who we are looking for / Qualifications

Dorset House is keen to meet people with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You’ll need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others. Previous care experience is not essential for our Night Care & Support Team. You may be in a customer care role or have helped within your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you. You need to be 18 years or over to join the team at Care South.

Requirements & Conditions

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Benefits

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

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 providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: Care South is a not-for-profit charity. More information: care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.