Care Assistant

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 new Supported Living services in Weymouth & Dorchester.

Location: Digby Court , Edward Road, Dorchester

• GBP13.08 per hour
• 30.75hour contract available
• Refer a friend scheme up to GBP300

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits :

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement
• 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 GBP300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About the role:

Digby Court Supported Living in based Dorchester. This service allows adults who need some support to live within their own homes (fully fitted flats) without the need to move into a retirement home. Supported Living includes the benefit of support in any areas of their day-to-day lives that they require. We can support with anything from Personal Care to food preparation to household chores.

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
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required
• 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.

Working for Care Dorset will give you the opportunity to develop and grow. Our commitment to you - support you in being the very best you can be and be excited about being part of a great team. If you are passionate about people living the best life they can and supporting them with maximising life opportunities, then please contact us

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!