Care Assistant
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[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are recruiting a Care Assistant to join the team at our Cherrett Court development in Ferndown, Dorset. The role involves providing individual care to residents, delivering housekeeping and domestic support, and encouraging residents to participate in activities. The position is part-time, with working hours typically between 5:30pm and 9:30pm, including every other weekend.
Care Assistant
Salary £13.26 Per Hour
Location Ferndown, Dorset
*This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in 10 days at 23:59 BST.*
The Vacancy
[Employer hidden] are recruiting a Care Assistant to join the team at our Cherrett Court development in Ferndown, Dorset
Retirement Living Plus development built with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.
Hourly rate: £13.26 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours
Hours: 16 per week
Working hours will typically fall between 5:30pm and 9:30pm, although some shifts may start at 6:00pm or finish at 9:00pm. The role also requires working every other Saturday and Sunday
About the role: As a Care Assistant you will provide the highest quality of individual care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. You will deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the general estate, including apartment cleans. Duties will be varied and include supporting and encouraging our residents to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. You will help them to book appointments, arrange transport and where necessary, escort them on visits and assist with their shopping. Every day will be diverse, and you’ll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.
About you:
- You will be a warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
- You will have a passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of team in a busy work setting.
- You will be driven to deliver excellent customer service.
- You will want to work in the Health and Social care sector and preferably have a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, although consideration will be given to a candidate with an alternative qualifications and relevant experience.
[Employer hidden] have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include:
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
- Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
- Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders
Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.
[Employer hidden] celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications.
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