Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Care Assistant at our respected care home, which has over 35 years of experience in providing compassionate and family‑centred care. At Weymouth Care Home, we prioritise the well‑being of both our residents and our staff, fostering a warm and supportive environment where everyone feels valued. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a community that truly cares, we'd love to hear from you. As a Care Assistant, you'll become part of our growing family, enjoying the support of a dedicated team and the stability of contracted hours. We're seeking a compassionate individual whose caring nature aligns with our values and who is eager to make a positive impact on others' lives.
36 hours per week, including alternating weekends. Whether you're new to social care or you're an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Support and assist people to promote their own independence.
* Provide support with all aspects of personal care.
* Offer physical and emotional support to the people we care for.
* Help people to participate with daily living tasks & activities.
Qualifications & Skills
* A can‑do attitude, caring and reliable nature.
* Excellent communication.
* Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and their families.
* Are you legally allowed to work in the UK?
* Experience in a similar role.
Desired Criteria
* Experience in a similar role.
Professional Skills
Establishing rapport with clients; ability to identify and anticipate needs. We are always looking to expand our team who are passionate about what they do.
Benefits
* Permanent contracted hours.
* Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development.
* Access to 100’s e‑learning courses.
* We are an established family run business, not an agency.
* Well‑being support with access to our qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
* Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more).
* Well‑being events and initiatives including gentle relaxing and yoga, self‑affirmation and menopause support.
* Company pension scheme.
* Staff appreciation incentives; reward and recognition for our exceptional carers with personal thoughtful gifts.
The pay for this role meets the national minimum wage for over 21s.
Altogether Care is a family‑owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years. We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the 'real you' and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do. Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.
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