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 our Residential Care Home - The Hayes.

Location: The Hayes, Long Street, Sherborne

* £12.86 - £13.08 per hour

* Increased pay on weekends

* 31-hour and 37-hour contracts available

* 0-hour contracts available

* Possibility of increasing contract hours in the future

* Alternating weekends

* Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

* Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata

* 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

* Comprehensive induction

* 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 the role:

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, feeding 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

We have various vacancies available with different shift patterns to be discussed at interview.

About you:

Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.

* A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone - but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards reablement and positive change