Care Assistant

Job Description

“Valuing colleagues, working collaboratively, passionate about learning, a culture of knowledge and excelling in the work we undertake,” these are our values, what are yours?

Do you share our values and passion for making a real difference to the lives of the people we support?

Are you looking for a role where you can grow, excel and put those values to real use, then we have the role for you.

Agincare, a family run care organisation is growing rapidly and we are looking for people like you.

What’s on Offer

Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including …

• A salary of up to £10.85 per hour
• Fully funded training and career development 
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave.
• Refer a friend up to £500
• £500 welcome bonus

About the Role

Cheriton Care Home has 70 beds, and is located in the heart of Dorchester, close to Brewery Square and all the town’s amenities. We’re within easy reach of the A35 and both train stations. We are also right on the bus route to and from Weymouth.

We believe in excellent personalised care, and as a Care Assistant you’ll be providing our residents with support and companionship – really getting to know them as individuals.

Your role will involve personal care duties such as bathing and dressing, updating their care plans, and helping them to remain as independent as possible. You’ll also take part in a variety of creative activities – a favourite for our residents!

About You

Having a caring and compassionate nature is the most important skill you can bring within social care, everything else we can teach you. Whether you’re looking to use your excellent people skills to embark on a new career in healthcare, have been inspired by looking after a family member or a current professional looking for a change, we’d love to hear from you!

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