Care Assistant

2 months ago

Sherborne, United Kingdom Care Dorset Limited Full time

"We are **people focused**. We are **genuine**. We have **integrity**. We will **develop**. We are a **team**.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Day Centre, Sherborne Connect

Location**:Sherborne Connect**, The Avenue, Sherborne
- **£12.19 - £12.41 **per hour
- **48-hour **contract
- **Shifts** - Weekdays only Monday - Friday, 09:00-15:30
- **Flexibility **may be required for location
- Fixed work patterns
- Refer a friend scheme up to **£300**

Care Dorset offers **fantastic benefits**:

- Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
- Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive induction
- Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
- Access to Litmos online learning platform - our one stop shop for learning & development
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
- Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

**About the role**:
Care Dorset is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to provide support for adults with learning disabilities at Sherborne Connect, a day service in Sherborne.

You will be part of an experienced team responsible for delivering activities and stimulating experiences for people with a range of additional needs. The people we support have diverse interests and abilities, so a flexible and energetic approach to working is essential. At various times, you may be supporting individuals or groups of people, either within the service or as part of the wider community.

**Responsibilities and accountabilities**
- Undertake personal care duties as required to the relevant client group which will typically include toileting, washing, feeding and manual handling (including hoisting) and transfer.
- Support the relevant client group in a way that maintains dignity and privacy.
- Participate in the maintenance of essential record keeping, through brief written recording on individual client records.
- Undertake domestic tasks, such as cleaning and laundry.
- Comply with Health and Safety requirements in respect of manual handling and transfer hoisting and the use of protective equipment to aid infection control.
- Assist the relevant client group in the performance of practical tasks, including shopping and community activities as appropriate to promote independence.
- Participate in organised activities to meet client group needs, such as excursions, basic food preparation and domestic tasks.
- Act as a keyworker as and when required
- You would be expected to work within the Gold Standards Framework.
- Any other lesser or comparable duties as required relating to the particular specialised function of the team or teams.

**About you**:

- Empathy with the needs of the relevant client group.
- Ability to follow care plans and instructions.
- Ability to maintain/complete records.
- Caring and understanding attitude.
- Ability to reflect on and learn from experience
- Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team
- Commitment to the achievement of quality standards
- Caring and understanding attitude
- Understanding of personal/physical care needs.
- Understanding of confidentiality and privacy.
- Preferable Level 2 in Health & Social Care (not essential)
- Preferable experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities (not essential)
- **Unfortunately, we are unable to offer positions to anyone who requires any form of sp0ns0rship, including transfers.**_

Pay: £12.19-£12.41 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sherborne, DT9 4AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Care Dorset, as an organisation, is not able to provide sponsorship. Please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

**Location**:

- Sherborne, DT9 4AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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