Job Description

Salary

from 24,892 per annum pro rata

Location

Christchurch

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy
We are looking for Care Assistants to join our team at Avon View.


Avon View is a residential home on the outskirts of Christchurch offering accommodation for clients over 3 floors providing nursing, palliative, residential and dementia care. We work in a person-centred way providing support for people living with complex care needs.

As a Care Assistant, your main responsibilities will include:

Supporting clients

with personal care, nutrition and hydration.

Complying with Health and Safety

requirements in respect of moving and assisting and the use of equipment.

Maintaining dignity,

privacy and respect for our clients.

The ability to work flexibly

across shifts including days, evenings and alternate weekends.

The successful candidate should have:

The ability to follow care plans and instructions. Good communication skills. Empathy with the needs of the clients. IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate records. NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care or willingness to achieve this.

36 hours per week

Nursing unit - 3 vacancies


Dementia and residential unit - 3 vacancies

Who we are:

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


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

What we offer:

Competitive Hourly Rate

: From 12.65 per hour with opportunities for career and pay progression.

Career Progression:

We believe in growing talent from within and offer our staff opportunities like NVQ apprenticeships, providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.

Occupational Sick Pay

: We offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us, ensuring you're cared for when you need it most.

Generous Holiday Allowance:

26 days not including bank holidays.

Employee Assistance Programme:

We offer a confidential, free of charge, support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.

Company Contributory Pension Scheme:

We contribute 3% Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)

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