Care Assistant

7 days ago


Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Care Dorset Full time
Are you ready to play a part in Care Dorset's success?

Care Dorset is a new Local Authority Trading Company, wholly owned by Dorset Council.

You will join a team of around 700 of our colleagues who have been making a positive impact to residents of Dorset since 2015, and in many cases, long before that.

Care Dorset is a Disability Confident Employer.

What we are looking for:


We are looking for committed and passionate care staff to provide care and support to our lovely residents at Castleman House, a purpose-built residential home, located in the Georgian Market town of Blandford Forum.


You will join a longstanding team of committed and passionate colleagues working in a person-centred way to meet the needs of our residents.

Some previous experience in a care capacity would be welcome but full training and support will be provided.

Full and part-time positions/days/nights available up to 37 hours working shift patterns to cover weekends on an alternative basis. Please state your preference when applying.

Our benefits package includes but is not restricted to:

  • Flexible working patterns
  • Recommend a Friend bonus payments
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Enhancements for working unsocial hours
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programme


As you will be working with vulnerable adults and/or have access to significant information about them if you are successful, you will be required to undergo a DBS check.

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

For more information or a discussion about this vacancy, please contact Diana Quarrington on

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Part-time hours: 0-37 per week

Salary:
£11.18 per hour

Benefits:

  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location
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