Care Assistant

Location: Broadstone, Dorset
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Full Time – Days or Nights

About the Home

Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, family-run residential care home in Broadstone, Dorset, for a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant.

Set within a beautiful Victorian house surrounded by mature grounds in a peaceful residential area, this charming care home provides a warm, friendly environment for 17 residents , with accommodation across 17 single rooms.

The home has a longstanding reputation for providing quality care to older people, with a strong emphasis on compassion, dignity, respect and individual wellbeing. Its family-centred approach creates a genuine sense of community, ensuring residents feel valued, comfortable and truly at home.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring individual to join a friendly team where residents are treated as individuals and supported to enjoy a comfortable, fulfilling life.

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their daily routines, promoting their independence and ensuring they receive the highest standards of person-centred care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment where residents feel respected and valued.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Assisting residents with washing, dressing, bathing and grooming.
• Supporting residents with mobility and transferring safely.
• Assisting with mealtimes and encouraging good nutrition and hydration.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with residents and their families.
• Promoting residents' dignity, privacy, independence and individual choices.
• Supporting residents' emotional and social wellbeing.
• Following individual care plans and reporting any changes in residents' needs.
• Maintaining accurate care records and following health and safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position , with opportunities to work either days or nights.

The successful candidate will join a friendly team dedicated to providing consistent, compassionate care to the residents.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential care home or similar setting.
• A caring, patient and compassionate nature.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A respectful approach to residents' privacy, dignity and independence.
• A reliable, flexible and positive attitude.
• A willingness to undertake training and develop your care skills.

Previous care experience is beneficial, but a positive attitude, empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference are equally important.

Benefits

• £13.00 per hour.
• Full-time hours available.
• Days or Nights.
• Opportunity to work within a friendly, family-run care home.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity for ongoing training and development.
• The chance to build meaningful relationships with residents.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives.

Apply Today

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant looking to join a welcoming residential care home in Broadstone, Dorset, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more or apply for this opportunity, please contact Lauren at Avon Search on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .

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