Would you CARE to join our team?
We are looking for C*ompassionate, Approachable, Respectful and E*mpathetic people to provide care and support to our lovely residents at The Lawns, a purpose-built residential home in Weymouth.
You will join a longstanding team of committed and passionate colleagues working in a person-centred way to meet the needs of our residents.
Skills
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Experience is desirable but a friendly, caring attitude with a willingness to learn is equally important in this fulfilling role which makes a difference to people’s lives.
Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant you will provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well.
Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. Every day will be diverse, and you’ll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.
Hours/shift pattern
We have full and part time positions available. All will involve a pattern of early and late plus an element of weekend working.
Please do not apply if you are unable to meet the requirements of the shift pattern.
Job Benefits
Our benefits package includes but is not restricted to:
- Flexible working patterns
- Recommend a Friend bonus payments
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Enhancements for working unsocial hours
- Career development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Pension
- Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card, which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
Qualifications
Level 2 in Health and Social Care or the equivalent would be highly desirable.
As you will be working with vulnerable adults and/or have access to significant information about them if you are successful, you will be required to undergo a DBS check.
This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
Contacts
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0-37 per week
Salary: Up to £11.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Weymouth, DT4 7QU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to offer a degree of weekend working?
- When could you be available for interview?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
