Care Assistant / Support Worker – Dorset
Driving to clients around DT10, DT11, DT2, Gillingham & Shaftesbury
Full-Time | Part-Time | Permanent | Zero-Hours Contract
Drivers Only
Accommodation available (subject to availability)
At Flourish Advanced Care, we believe good care starts with treating people with kindness, dignity and respect. We are a growing care provider in Dorset and are looking for reliable, caring and hardworking people to join our team.
If you enjoy helping others, making a difference and building positive relationships with the people you support, this could be the right role for you.
Pay & Benefits
- Up to £14.50 per hour
- Flexible working options
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for career progression
- Carer of the Month recognition
- On-site parking
- Company car available for short-term use
Driver Position Only: You must have a full UK driving licence and your own reliable vehicle. A company car may be available for short-term use, subject to availability.
The Role
As a Care Assistant / Support Worker, you will provide care and support to people in their own homes, helping them remain independent and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
Your duties may include:
- Supporting with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting
- Supporting clients with mobility and daily activities
- Prompting and administering medication in line with care plans and training
- Preparing meals and assisting with eating and drinking where required
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Supporting clients with shopping, appointments and social activities
- Carrying out light household tasks such as laundry and cleaning
- Supporting people living with dementia, Alzheimer's and other cognitive conditions
- Responding appropriately to challenging situations and behaviours
- Driving clients to appointments or outings where required
- Recording care provided accurately and reporting any concerns
- Responding to emergencies appropriately and using first aid skills when necessary
Every client is different, so you will have the opportunity to build genuine relationships and provide care that is tailored to each person's individual needs.
No Previous Experience?
That's okay. Previous care experience is helpful, but it is not essential.
We provide full online and face-to-face training to help you understand the role and give you the confidence and skills needed to provide safe, high-quality care.
What we are really looking for is someone who is dependable, caring, respectful and willing to learn.
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you will have:
- A caring and patient approach
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to keep accurate care records
- An understanding of person-centred care
- The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations
- Experience in care is desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of dementia or Alzheimer's care is desirable
- First aid training is desirable
- Experience with medication support is desirable
- A full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
You must also be physically able to carry out the duties of the role safely, including supporting clients with mobility where required and following safe moving and handling procedures.
Why Join Flourish Advanced Care?
We want our carers to feel valued and supported. As part of our team, you will receive:
- Full induction, training and ongoing development
- Flexible working opportunities
- Support from an experienced management team
- Opportunities to progress within the company
- Career progression towards roles such as Senior Carer, Team Leader or Care Coordinator
- Carer of the Month recognition
- The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
Apply Today
If you are caring, reliable and genuinely want to make a difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed with your CV, and a member of the Flourish Advanced Care team will contact you for an informal chat about the role and the opportunities available.
Join Flourish Advanced Care and become part of a team that puts people first.
Pay: £25,420.00-£37,151.45 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sturminster Newton
