Care Assistant - Care Home
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Care Assistant at our respected care home, which has over 35 years of experience in providing compassionate and family-centred care.
At Sherbourne House, we prioritise the well-being of both our residents and our staff, fostering a warm and supportive environment where everyone feels valued. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a community that truly cares, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Care Assistant, you’ll become part of our growing family, enjoying the support of a dedicated team and the stability of contracted hours. We're seeking a compassionate individual whose caring nature aligns with our values and who is eager to make a positive impact on others' lives.
A minimum of 36 hours per week, including both day and night shifts, with alternate weekend coverage required.
We are not currently accepting applicants requiring sponsorship.
· Permanent contracted hours.
· Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
· Access to 100'S eLearning courses.
· We are an established family run business, not an agency.
· Wellbeing support for you with Access to our qualified Mental Health First Aiders
· Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
· Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing and yoga, self affirmation and menopause support.
· Company pension scheme
· Staff appreciation incentives; Reward and Recognition for our exceptional carers with personal thoughtful gifts.
· Earn extra money with our 'Refer a friend' scheme
· **Welcome Bonus for new staff via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
About the role
Whether you're new to social care or you're an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity we would love to hear from you.
As a Care Assistant with us you will:
· Support and assist people to promote their own independence.
· Provide support with all aspects of personal care.
· Offer physical and emotional support, to the people we care for.
· Help people to participate with daily living tasks & activities.
· Foster positive relationships with the individual, their family and colleagues.
· Uphold the principles of Altogether Care's values.
All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.
N.B**The pay for this role meets the national minimum wage for over 21s.
Altogether care is a family run care provider established in 1988 where we have been serving our local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 Years!
**criteria applies
What you will need
Required criteria
- A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature
- Excellent communication
- Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and their families
- Are you legally allowed to work in the UK?
Desired criteria
- Experience in a similar role
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Establishing Rapport With Clients
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Providing Care
Altogether Care
Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years. We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the ‘real you’ and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do. Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.
We recognise that the most important people after our clients, are our front line care providers who support them. With care providers employed across our care services throughout the South West, we know that they are the key to our success, and the core of our business. In addition to our care providers, our founders and the management team all work closely together, and all of whom have multiple years’ experience within the care sector.
Our benefits
We are always looking to expand our team who are passionate about what they do. Available roles include care and support workers, registered nurses, administrators, and chefs. Whatever your vocation, we would love to welcome you to the Altogether Care family!