Care and Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Gillingham, United Kingdom Care South Full time

Join Our Caring Community at Fern Brook Lodge Role: Care & Support Assistant Location: Fern Brook Lodge Residential Home, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QD Pay: £12.50 - £12.75 per hour Hours: Full-time and part-time Shift Pattern: 08:00 - 20:00 (including alternate weekends) Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Fern Brook Lodge, we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team. You don’t need previous experience in care — if you’ve worked in customer service, supported your community, or simply have a natural empathy for others, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is your kindness, understanding, and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued. We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way. If this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference Make a Real Difference Every Day Everyone working at Fern Brook Lodge is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. Our care home doesn’t just provide companionship and social interaction; it provides a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person‑centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents. No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, truly getting to know them and building strong relationships. Why You’ll Love Working with Us Ongoing training and development. Support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues. Delivering person‑centred care that truly makes a difference. Encouraging residents to stay independent and active. Assisting with personal care and mobility needs. Building genuine friendships with residents. Creating a positive, team‑focused atmosphere within the home. Your Rewards And Benefits As a not‑for‑profit charity, our focus is firmly on those in our care and those who care for them. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. Our current benefits package includes: Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card. Paid induction and training. Employee referral bonus scheme. Free DBS check. Contributory pension scheme. Life insurance. NMC pin fees paid by us. Staff association. Local staff reward programme. On‑site learning and development team. Career progression. Competitive pay rates. Flexible working hours. Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. What You Need To Know You must be 18 years or older. We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship. Ready to Join Us? If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special. People | Passion | PurposeCare South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: care‑south.co.uk/about‑us. For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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