About The Role
Join Our Caring Community at Fairlawn!
Role: Senior Care & Support Assistant
Location: Fairlawn Care Home, St Mary’s Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB
Pay: £13.80 per hour and a £500 welcome bonus
Hours: Full‑time, including alternate weekend working
Shift: 07:45 – 20:00
Should you be successfully hired into this role, we are pleased to offer a one‑off Welcome Bonus of £500 as a thank you for deciding to join Care South. *T&Cs Apply.
Are you a dedicated individual who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and lead by example to support and motivate our care teams?
You should have prior experience in care, including care planning and medication administration and hold, or be happy to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care, we’d love to hear from you.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a care setting, including care planning and medication administration.
- Strong communication skills and leadership potential.
- A genuine passion for supporting others and promoting independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day supervision and support to Care Assistants.
- Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promote independence and dignity in all aspects of care.
- Act as a point of escalation for concerns or incidents.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team culture.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
You’ll receive a comprehensive induction including:
- Ongoing training and development.
- Support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
- Delivering person‑centred care that truly makes a difference.
- Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
- Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
- Building genuine friendships with residents.
- Creating a positive, team‑focused atmosphere within the home.
Your Rewards and Benefits
- Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
- Paid induction and training.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Free DBS check.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- NMC pin fees paid by us.
- Staff association.
- Local staff reward programme.
- On‑site learning and development team.
- Career progression.
- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible working hours.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
What You Need to Know
- You must be 18 years or older.
- We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.
For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.
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