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Support Worker - Digby Court (Supported Living)

Care Dorset UK25 days ago
Dorchester, Ontario
£12/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

£12.19 - £12.41 per hour
37-hour contract available
Refer a friend scheme up to £300

About the role

Position title

Support Worker - Digby Court (Supported Living)

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 , Edward Road, Dorchester

  • £12.19 - £12.41 per hour
  • 37-hour contract available
  • Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Fixed work patterns
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension
  • Support and inclusive work environment
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Pay enhancement for weekends
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package

About The Role This role will be part of a team supporting Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are living in the community. Our Supported Living services in Weymouth & Dorchester offer accommodation and support 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This role will be a 0-hour position with the requirement to support with the option of picking up extra shifts when available.

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!

Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.

About Care Dorset UK

Individual and Family Services
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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.