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Health care assistant

Sherborne
Garden House Rest Home
Health care assistant
£28,000 - £31,000 a year
Posted: 1 October
Offer description

Join Our Award-Winning Team

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our team from 26th January 2026 to cover maternity leave for 7 months, with the exciting opportunity to stay on permanently.

This is a fantastic chance to work in an award-winning care home, nationally recognised for excellence in palliative care, wellbeing, and staff welfare.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

* Competitive pay with 2x yearly bonus
* Free food & snack bars on shift
* 28 days holiday (pro rata)
* Wellbeing scheme, including free counselling & legal advice
* Flexible shift patterns to support work-life balance
* Supportive, welcoming, and award-winning team culture
* Ongoing training & development opportunities
* Strong focus on staff wellbeing and career progression

What You'll Be Doing:

* Providing high-quality personal care and support to residents
* Supporting individuals with daily living, meals, and mobility
* Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing
* Working alongside the nursing team to deliver outstanding care
* Keeping accurate records and following care plans

About You:

* Previous care experience (preferred but not essential – full training given)
* Kind, caring, and empathetic nature
* Reliable, dedicated, and a good communicator
* Team player with a genuine passion for helping others

Contract Details:

* Start date: 26th January 2026
* Duration: 7 months maternity cover
* View to permanent role after cover ends
* Hours: 31.5 hours- 43.5 hours

Ready to make a real difference in an environment that values YOU?

Apply today and join our award-winning care home where staff wellbeing and outstanding care go hand in hand.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Contract length: 7 months

Pay: £12.78-£14.70 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 31.5 per week

Benefits:

* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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