Current Roles available: Bank 36 hours per week – Nights 21 hours per week – Days Salary: £12.60 per hour (Days) £13.60 per hour (Nights) Overtime additional £1 per hour Work Pattern: Day Shifts: 8am–8pm (long day), 8am–2pm (morning), 2pm–8pm (afternoon) Night Shifts: 8pm–8am Located in the heart of Dorchester, this small and friendly residential care home is set within a beautifully converted Victorian house, overlooking Borough Gardens. It offers personalised care and support for up to 23 residents in a warm, homely environment. The team takes pride in delivering compassionate, person-centred care — tailoring support to individual needs, routines, and preferences. Residents enjoy comfortable communal spaces, private bedrooms they can personalise, a peaceful garden with an all-weather awning, and a varied activity programme led by two dedicated co-ordinators. Fresh, nutritious meals are prepared daily onsite, with snacks and refreshments always available. The home is led by an experienced and caring Registered Manager, who fosters a supportive team culture and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a place where kindness, dignity and connection come first — for both residents and staff. You’ll play a vital role in providing high-quality, holistic care that enables residents to live meaningful and dignified lives. Reporting to the Senior Health Care Assistant, you’ll support residents with day-to-day care needs, build positive relationships, and help create a homely and inclusive environment. You’ll be expected to follow care plans, engage in ongoing training, and uphold the values of kindness, professionalism, and respect in all aspects of your role.

Requirements: Previous experience in a care setting Compassionate, empathetic and resident-focused approach Good communication and teamworking skills Awareness of health & safety and infection control Able to work independently and flexibly across various shifts Willing to undergo a DBS check Aged 18+