Care Assistant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Charlton Down, England

Company

LONDON RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Employment type

Permanent

Job summary

Care Assistants (days & nights shifts available) - full-time or part-time
Chestnut House Nursing Home, Dorchester, DT2 9FN
PAY RATE from £8.80 to £9.30 per hour
Excellent employee Benefits Package
Employee Assistance Programme
Accommodation is available

Have you ever thought about a career in Social Care? Or you maybe already work in the Social Care Sector and looking for an employer who would take care of your future?
Chestnut House is a purpose-built, spacious nursing home situated in the picturesque village of Charlton Down, Dorchester. Offering 85 very spacious en-suite rooms with private showers, a wide range of facilities and 24-hour expert care. Set in its own beautiful, well-kept gardens, Chestnut House is part of the Future Care Group - a leading provider of high-quality care homes, dedicated to creating unique settings and delivering outstanding care.
As Care Assistant within Chestnut House you will be working as part of a focused, skilled team of fully supported staff who have our resident's wellbeing at the core of all they do.
As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for providing the highest standards of person centred care to our resident's whilst maintaining dignity, respect and wellbeing. Chestnut House is committed to supporting and developing all Care Assistants with ongoing training & leadership across all areas.
Previous experience within the Care sector is preferred, however, full comprehensive training will be provided. As an organisation we are extremely proud of the training and career development we offer.
A Care Assistant at Chestnut House will be a rewarding and satisfying job - no two days will be the same
Rewards and Benefits:
Employee Benefit Package - great savings, discounts and rewards, including discounts at major supermarkets, High Street Stores, Cinemas and many more
£1000 refer a nurse bonus & £250 bonus if you refer a friend for any other position
Free onsite parking
Pick up/drop off service available
Friendly team and supportive Manager
Competitive rates of pay
Full training and Induction programme for all staff. Non-experienced staff have the opportunity to work towards a recognised care qualification.
Working with Buddy and Mentor experience
Fully funded apprenticeship programme available with opportunity to develop your career
Great opportunities for promotion

The ideal candidate for the role will have:
Naturally compassionate with a caring disposition
Effective written & verbal communication skills
Experience preferred but not essential

The Future Care Group is an amalgamation of three smaller family-owned care providers. Currently operating 19 nursing homes, we provide the highest quality of care for over 1,000 residents. We are unyielding in our pursuit of excellence; this comes down to our culture, the engagement and training of our team members and our current and future leadership. We are committed to continual improvement, which sees us constantly looking for ways to progress and enhance our services.
We aim to make a difference to the lives of anyone we engage with and our moto is "Your Future Matters". We work hard to ensure that every resident receives personalised care to meet their individual needs and this is combined with a focus on promoting self-esteem and ensuring that residents have a choice - building independence for every individual and ensuring they have the necessary support to nurture current and future interests.