Care Assistant

Salary From £25,689 to £26,095 Pro rata

Location Christchurch

This is a , full time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team at Avon View.

Located just outside Christchurch, Avon View is a residential home providing nursing, palliative, residential and dementia care across three floors. We support people with a range of complex needs, providing compassionate, person-centred care that puts each individual at the heart of what we do.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll be supporting people in a way that helps them feel safe, comfortable and respected. From helping with everyday routines to offering reassurance and companionship, you’ll play an important part in making sure their wellbeing, comfort and dignity always come first.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting our clients with personal care, eating and drinking, and supporting them to move safely, including the use of hoists.
• Treating our clients with dignity and respect, helping them feel comfortable, safe and valued.
• Following care plans and instructions to make sure each person receives the right support for their individual needs.
• Following Health and Safety guidance, particularly around moving and handling and the use of protective equipment.
• Keeping clear and accurate online records about the care and support you’ve provided.

What we’re looking for:

• A caring and compassionate approach, with empathy for the needs of our clients.
• The ability to follow care plans and instructions carefully and consistently.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to carry out the role safely and effectively, including understanding care plans and instructions, communicating clearly and completing accurate care records.
• Good IT skills, with the ability to maintain accurate online records.
• NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care, or a willingness to work towards this.

36 hours per week

Who we are

We provide high-quality care and support to older people; people with physical and learning disabilities; people with mental health needs; people living with dementia; carers and clients’ families. This also extends to respite care for families and carers.

We operate services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, ranging from Residential Homes and Day Services to Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate: From £13.32 per hour, with opportunities for career and pay progression, plus weekend enhancements.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 26 days, not including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time), rising to 29 days with length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme: A confidential, free-of-charge support network, including a 24/7 helpline and wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.
• Occupational Sick Pay: An enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us, helping to ensure you’re supported when you need it most.
• Career Progression: Excellent opportunities to develop, learn and progress.
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme: We contribute 3%.
• Morebus Commuter Club: Savings on bus travel across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
• Blue Light Card eligibility: Enjoy fantastic discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more.

If you’re caring, compassionate and looking for a role where you can make a real difference to someone’s day, we’d love to hear from you.

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Tricuro. Apply today – we can’t wait to welcome you to our team!

The Company

Tricuro is owned by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and provides short and long term high quality care and support to adults, their carers and families. We have highly trained and skilled staff and offer flexibility, consistency and reliability of service which is focused on meeting the needs of people in our communities.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding job opportunity in a care environment, come and work for us. We can offer a career that adds value to the community and makes a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

The Benefits

Full time and part time positions available

Career progression

Access to high quality CPD and qualifications

Health and wellbeing support package

Competitive rates of pay

Enhancements are paid for weekends and bank holidays

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bank holidays are provided as extra