Senior Care & Support Assistant Location: Alexandra House Residential Home, Poole, BH14 9EW Pay rate: £13.25 per hour Hours: 4 shifts per week (to include alternate weekends) We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant to join the team at Alexandra House, our residential care home located a short distance from Ashley Road, the hub of Parkstone, Poole, Dorset. What are we looking for: Someone who is naturally caring and compassionate! We want 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. What you will be doing: Work alongside a team of Care Assistants to ensure they are supported and have guidance throughout their shift Delivering excellent person-centred care, focusing on the care needs of each individual resident with dignity and compassion. Following the care plans of our residents and fulfilling their personal needs – supporting with washing, dressing, toileting, food, drink & mobility. Building relationships and providing companionship – our residents wellbeing is paramount. Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible. Working as part of a team to create a safe, warm, friendly & welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors in their home. If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team! 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 or over to join the team at Care South. 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 .