Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Care UK

Employer: Care UK
Care Home: Anning House
Location: Cross Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX
Salary: Up to £14.30 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time
Shifts: Days and nights
Weekend Working: Alternative weekend working required
Reference: SYS-12787

About the Role

Care UK is recruiting a Care Assistant to join the team at Anning House in Weymouth.

The role is suited to caring and compassionate individuals who want to support residents and help them maintain their independence while developing a career in care.

Key Responsibilities

• Help residents remain as active and independent as possible.
• Support residents with personal care and mealtimes.
• Help identify residents’ individual goals and support personalised care plans.
• Encourage residents to explore new interests and take part in physical activities.
• Provide support in a motivating, welcoming and homely environment.
• Work as part of a caring and supportive team focused on residents’ wellbeing.

Training and Development

Care UK provides training and development opportunities for new and experienced care workers.

For applicants who are new to care, the Care UK Learning Academy provides training and induction programmes designed to help new carers and support workers develop the skills needed for the role.

Career development opportunities include access to training and an approved apprenticeship scheme.

Benefits

Employees may have access to:

• Wagestream, allowing access to wages at any time.
• Bank Holiday pay enhancements.
• Career development and training.
• Approved apprenticeship opportunities.
• Online and in-store discounts.
• Annual holiday purchase scheme.
• Wellbeing support.

About Anning House

Anning House is a Care UK care home in Weymouth, Dorset, providing nursing, dementia, residential and short-term respite care.

The home offers facilities for residents including landscaped gardens and views towards the seafront.

Who Can Apply?

Care UK is looking for people who are passionate about helping others, work well as part of a team and have a strong desire to make a difference to residents’ lives.

The advert also states that Care UK welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and supports the development of people who want to build a career in care.

Sponsorship: The supplied vacancy does not state that visa sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants who require Skilled Worker sponsorship should confirm eligibility and sponsorship directly with Care UK before applying.

Application

To apply, use the official Care UK application page:

Job reference: SYS-12787

Source: Care UK Careers https://www.careuk.com/careers/vacancies/sys-12787-care-assistant-cross-rd-weymouth-dt4-9qx