Support Worker - Weymouth and Dorchester Supported Living (inc. Waking Nights)
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Support Worker - Weymouth and Dorchester Supported Living (inc. Waking Nights)
Description “We are people focused . We are genuine . We have integrity . We will develop . We are a team .”
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our new Supported Living services in Weymouth & Dorchester.
Location: Digby Court , Dorchester and Orchard Court , Weymouth. Both supported living services.
- £13.08 per hour
- Waking nights vacancy available
- 23-hour contract available
- Fixed work patterns on a 3-week rota
- Refer a friend scheme up to £300
Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits
- Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Occupational Sick pay entitlement
- Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive induction
- Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
- Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
- Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
About The Role Digby Court Supported Living in based Dorchester. This service allows adults who need some support to live within their own homes (fully fitted flats) without the need to move into a retirement home. Supported Living includes the benefit of support in any areas of their day-to-day lives that they require. We can support with anything from Personal Care to food preparation to household chores.
About You Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.
- A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.
Working for Care Dorset will give you the opportunity to develop and grow. Our commitment to you - “support you in being the very best you can be” and be excited about being part of a great team. If you are passionate about people living the best life they can and supporting them with maximising life opportunities, then please contact careers@caredorset.co.uk.
Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards reablement and positive change!
Please Note
At this time, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK. We appreciate your interest in joining Care Dorset.
About Care Dorset UK
Care Dorset is an aspiring market leader providing support to adults within Dorset. We provide Residential services, Day opportunities, Reablement, and Supported Living Services.
Our services are all rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and recently our residential home Streets Meadow has been accredited at the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) for enabling a “Gold Standard” of care for older people.
We provide kind and brave support for adults and assist them in living as independently as possible.
The Care Dorset team help the adults who use our support become part of the community, so they can live their best life. As a thank you, we create rewarding work environments so our team is just as fulfilled in their work life as the people they support.
Support Worker - Weymouth and Dorchester Supported Living (inc. Waking Nights)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position title
Support Worker - Weymouth and Dorchester Supported Living (inc. Waking Nights)
Description “We are people focused . We are genuine . We have integrity . We will develop . We are a team .”
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our new Supported Living services in Weymouth & Dorchester.
Location: Digby Court , Dorchester and Orchard Court , Weymouth. Both supported living services.
- £13.08 per hour
- Waking nights vacancy available
- 23-hour contract available
- Fixed work patterns on a 3-week rota
- Refer a friend scheme up to £300
Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits
- Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Occupational Sick pay entitlement
- Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive induction
- Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
- Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
- Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
About The Role Digby Court Supported Living in based Dorchester. This service allows adults who need some support to live within their own homes (fully fitted flats) without the need to move into a retirement home. Supported Living includes the benefit of support in any areas of their day-to-day lives that they require. We can support with anything from Personal Care to food preparation to household chores.
About You Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.
- A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.
Working for Care Dorset will give you the opportunity to develop and grow. Our commitment to you - “support you in being the very best you can be” and be excited about being part of a great team. If you are passionate about people living the best life they can and supporting them with maximising life opportunities, then please contact careers@caredorset.co.uk.
Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards reablement and positive change!
Please Note
At this time, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK. We appreciate your interest in joining Care Dorset.
About Care Dorset UK
Care Dorset is an aspiring market leader providing support to adults within Dorset. We provide Residential services, Day opportunities, Reablement, and Supported Living Services.
Our services are all rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and recently our residential home Streets Meadow has been accredited at the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) for enabling a “Gold Standard” of care for older people.
We provide kind and brave support for adults and assist them in living as independently as possible.
The Care Dorset team help the adults who use our support become part of the community, so they can live their best life. As a thank you, we create rewarding work environments so our team is just as fulfilled in their work life as the people they support.