Job Title:
Care Assistant
Location:
Dorchester
Salary:
£12.60 per hour days
£13.60 per hour nights
Work Pattern:
Day Shifts: 8am to 8pm (long-day), 8am to 2pm (morning) or 2pm to 8pm (afternoon)
Night Shifts: 8pm to 8am.
Early Bird shifts and Twilight shifts: 6am to 12pm and 5pm to 10pm
Current requirements:
Bank
Job Description
Reports to:
Senior Health Care Assistant
Just a short walk from the shops, market and local parks, this friendly, family-run care home in central Dorchester provides residential and respite care for up to 22 residents.
Each person has their own private bedroom, with space to personalise and make it feel like home. The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive, with a strong sense of community and a genuine focus on individual wellbeing.
Led by an experienced and passionate Registered Manager, the team is known for its kindness, dedication, and close relationships with residents and their families. The home has a “Good” CQC rating and maintains strong links with local health professionals.
Residents enjoy a variety of meaningful activities — from arts and crafts to visits from local schools, weekly live music, and regular Knit & Natter sessions with the community. There’s also a growing collection of resident-written poetry and stories that reflect the creative spirit of the home.
Home-cooked meals are at the heart of daily life, with menus designed around individual tastes and dietary needs. Birthdays, cultural celebrations and themed days are marked with creativity and care.
With a spacious garden, cosy communal areas, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is a place where both residents and staff feel part of something special.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistants. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to residents in a warm and welcoming environment. The care home is a welcoming, homely environment that is purpose designed to meet the resident’s needs holistically and enable them to live meaningful lives.
Job Overview
Your role will be varied, and you will need to respond to the needs of each individual, acting in their best interests, following care plans and taking the time to get to know residents needs and preferences well so that high standards of care can be delivered. The care home is their home, so in your role you will need to be mindful of this and prioritize the residents and their loved ones needs.
You will need to participate in regular training and behave in a professional and friendly manner towards other staff and visitors, embodying the companies’ values and standards in all you do.
Duties
Typical duties include:
Assisting residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while respecting their dignity and independence.
Supporting residents with medication administration as per their individual care plans and ensuring compliance with medication protocols.
Safeguarding the residents and treating them with dignity and respect in all that you do.
Assisting residents during mealtimes, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and hydration. Collaborating with the in-house chef to accommodate residents’ dietary preferences and restrictions.
Facilitating social activities and events for residents, encouraging participation and promoting a sense of community within the care home.
Liaising with Healthcare Professionals. Coordinating and communicating with local GPs, hairdressers, chiropodists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure residents’ holistic well-being.
Liaising with families and friends of the residents, ensuring they are welcomed, supported and appropriately included in their loved one’s care.
Providing emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and addressing their psychosocial needs.
Promoting the well-being and independence of residents, encouraging participation in social activities, outings, and therapeutic interventions.
Promoting a safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff, adhering to health and safety regulations and infection control procedures
Accurately documenting residents’ care activities, observations, and any changes in their condition, in accordance with care home policies and procedures.
Maintaining up to date knowledge and understanding of latest care legislation and guidance.
Participating in mandatory and other training as required.
Following company policies and procedures.
Representing the home in a professional manner.
This is not an exhaustive list, other duties and responsibilities may be required from time to time which are within your capability or skill set.
Requirements
Previous experience in a similar role within the care sector
A compassionate and empathic approach towards elderly residents and their families.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues.
Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and infection control practices.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.60 per hour
Work Location: In perso

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