Health Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Somerleigh Court Nursing Home Full time

**Health Care Assistant (Bank / Casual Staff)**

Somerleigh Court is part of LifeCare Residences, a company recognised as a leading provider of high-quality retirement living and nursing care within the Retirement Community and Care sectors.

We are seeking kind, caring and compassionate people who take pride in making a difference in the lives of our residents to join our nursing home in Dorchester.

We have full time and part time positions available.

Actual working hours are variable and could include days, nights, or weekends.

**What we offer**:

- We offer 6 and 12 hour shifts
- Additional paid allowances for working weekends and/or nights
- 1.5 x hourly pay for bank holidays and 2 x hourly pay for Christmas day
- Paid breaks
- Free lunch
- Training
- Uniform provided
- Onsite parking
- Refer a friend bonus of £300
- Blue Light Card Registration
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families
- A friendly working environment

**What you will be doing**:

- Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
- Supporting residents with their day-to-day activities which includes providing personal care
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes for residents
- Help create a warm, friendly and stimulating environment for the residents

**Experience, skills, and knowledge required for the role**
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to take ownership and use initiative
- Previous experience of working in an adult social care environment
- Proactive, friendly and professional, with the confidence to effectively manage own workload
- Able to use electronic care systems
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care is an advantage

We operate CQC (Care Quality Commission) regulated activities within our villages and nursing homes.
- Evidence you have the right to work in the UK
- **Please note, we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship**_
- A satisfactory enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof that you have the continuous right to work in the UK

We do not need CV's at this time, but please do pop in for a cup of tea and chat.

We look forward to welcoming you

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.75 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dorchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Care or nursing home: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Health Care Assistant (bank/casual)


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