Senior Care & Support Assistant. Location: Wickmeads Residential Home - Christchurch - BH6 4LG Pay rate :£13.25 per hour. Hours: 36 hours per week ( Includes alternate weekend working) We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care & Support Assistant to join the team at Wickmeads, our residential care home, located a stone's throw from the idyllic Tuckton Gardens and River Stour, Christchurch, Dorset. Join Our Team: The team at Wickmeads are keen to meet a naturally caring and compassionate Senior Care & Support Assistant. Someone who can make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, you will need to be able to inspire and nurture your team to be at their best every day. You’ll have completed or be working towards an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). With your previous care experience you will have the knowledge and understanding of care planning and administering medication. If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team! What you will be doing: Work alongside a team of Care Assistants to ensure they are supported and have guidance throughout their shift Identifying the individual needs and abilities of our residents to allow you to deliver person centred care. Supporting residents to help them remain as independent as possible. Providing companionship–really getting to know them! Act as point of escalation for any incidents or events in the home Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere around home. As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include: Blue Light Shopping Discount Card Reward and Recognition Schemes Employee Assistance Programme Industry Based Qualifications You need to be 18 years of age or over to join the Care South Team. Please Note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship. About You About Us PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us. For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448 .