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Admin Assistant (0337)

Amica Care Trust offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for a full- time Admin Assistant to join their team for 37.5 hours per week. There will be a requirement to work weekends on a rota basis.

Day to Day: 

• You will be the first point of contact for all enquiries, greeting and helping visitors in the home.
• Provide an inviting and welcoming reception service to customers and visitors.
• To welcome residents/ visitors to the home in a pleasant and professional manner. Ensuring that the visitor's sign in and out and that the appropriate person is notified upon their arrival.
• To manage telephone calls in a prompt and professional manner, both external and internal.
• To support the management of visitors to the home.
• Provide recruitment support to the Home Manager, including scheduling interviews, requesting references and completing DBS checks.
• To perform administrative duties as required by the Home Manager and to ensure efficient systems are in place for the maintenance of all records in accordance with statutory and company procedures.
• You will provide cover for the Home Administrator and assist the Home Manager, during periods of leave, including annual leave and other absences.

Requirements: 

• For this wide-ranging customer service and administrative role, we are seeking an experienced Receptionist/ Administrator from a customer- focussed environment.
• You will need to have, excellent people skills, a professional and approachable manner and the ability to work proactively as part of a busy team.
• The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and SharePoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams would be a distinct advantage
• As with all our employees, you will be expected to work within our staff values and promote these at all times, by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and having a positive attitude.
• Overall, you should have pride in your work and committed to providing excellent customer service and administrative support.

Rewards:
In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities and regular free training.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• A competitive pension.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as counselling sessions, wellbeing support and legal advice.
• Monthly employee recognition.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A refer a friend bonus of £200.

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Signature House

2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom, DT1 1GR

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• Location:Signature House
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Working Schedule:Full-time
• Days/Nights:Days
• Working Hours:37.5 hrs
• Pay Rate:£12.42 Per Hour

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Care Assistant (Bank) (0329)

Are you passionate about helping others?

Would you like to make a difference every single day?

If the answers are YES, then we would love to hear from you!

Amica Careoffers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for Bank Care Assistants (Days and Nights) to join the team. No experience is required as full training will be provided! Pay rates vary based on days/ nights and qualifications. 

Day to Day:

• As a Care Assistant at the care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care and support they deserve.
• You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and have the opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion and impact someone's life.
• Each day will be different, you can expect to undertake work that is varied. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

Requirements:

• You'll need to work within the Staff Values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and have a positive attitude.
• If you have these values, you won't need any specific care experience as we will provide and support you through a training programme in order to reach you potential. Above all, you'll have a real compassion for all our residents in order to deliver the highest standard of care and support.

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best care to our residents, you will be offered:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Discounted meals whilst on shift.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as financial and legal advice and counselling sessions.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Early access wage scheme.
• A refer a friend bonus of £200.

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

• Location:Ernstell House
• Vacancy Type:Temporary
• Working Schedule:Bank
• Days/Nights:Days
• Working Hours:Various hours available
• Pay Rate:£12.42-13.04 Per Hour

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Bank Cook/ Chef (0281)

Do you need flexibility in the days you work? Perhaps you need shifts that will fit around your current commitments?

If the answers are YES, then we would love to hear from you!

Our bank contracts allow you to choose from available shifts while giving you the benefits of a consistent workplace and the opportunity to build relationships.

Amica Care offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for a 2nd Cook/ Chef to join the team, to provide delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, with the support of your lovely team!

Day to Day:

• As our 2nd Cook/ Chef, you will be responsible in assisting the Head Cook/ Chef in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the kitchen and most importantly for producing food that is delicious as well as nutritious and attractively presented.
• You will be required to prepare and cook meals to meet the dietary requirements of our residents.
• You will keep track of stock and waste and ensure that the kitchen remains clean and tidy whilst operating within the budget.
• You will need to have a real passion for food and complete commitment to customer service in order to provide the best service to our residents and families.

Requirements:

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a kitchen and cookery (desirable) / have previous experience in a similar position.
• Excellent staff management and communications skills.
• Work within our staff values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and having a positive attitude.
• As a senior member of the team, you would be expected to act as a role model and always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents.

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities and regular free training.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as counselling sessions, wellbeing support and legal advice.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A refer a friend bonus.

• Location:Ernstell House
• Vacancy Type:Temporary
• Working Schedule:Bank
• Days/Nights:Days
• Working Hours:Various
• Pay Rate:£14.00 Per Hour

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Care Assistant (Nights) (0342)

Carer (Nights) – Join Our Caring Team at Amica Care

At Amica Care, we're more than a care provider, we're a family and a registered charity. Everything we do is driven by compassion, not profit. We deliver friendly, welcoming and professional support that empowers our residents to live with dignity, independence and purpose. From specialist dementia care to assisted living and occasional day care, we're passionate about making a real difference to those who need us most.

We're now looking for a Carers (Nights) to join our outstanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or grow your career in health and social care, working alongside a supportive, inclusive team where your development really matters.

What You'll Be Doing Day to Day 

• Supporting residents with daily living, helping with personal care, meals, and activities to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Providing companionship- listening, chatting and making every interaction warm and meaningful.
• Creating a safe and nurturing environment- supporting residents' physical, emotional and social needs with patience and dignity.
• Working as part of a a great team- communicating with colleagues and following care plans to ensure the highest standard of care

What We're Looking For

We're seeking caring and compassionate people who want to make a difference. Experience isn't always necessary, what matters most is your can do attaitude and your values. You'll bring:

• A kind and supportive nature, with a genuine interest in people.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and develop, with full training provided.
• A positive approach to promoting dignity, independence and inclusion.

We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, where every colleague feels respected, valued and able to be themselves at work. If you're looking to join a team where diversity is celebrated and progression is encouraged, Amica Care is the place for you.

What We Offer You 

We value our team as much as our residents, so you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you and your career:

• Comprehensive training and development, with clear opportunities for progression into senior care or nursing roles.
• Fantastic overtime rates
• Competitive pension scheme
• Subsidised meals while on shift
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential support for you and your family, including wellbeing, counselling and legal advice
• Early access wage scheme to help you manage your finances
• A friendly, supportive working environment where your contribution is truly valued

Make a difference. Care with compassion. Grow with us. Join Amica Care today.

• Location:Ernstell House
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Working Schedule:Full time/Part time
• Days/Nights:Nights
• Working Hours:Various hours available
• Pay Rate:£13.04-13.30 Per Hour

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Head Cook/ Chef (0336)

Amica Care specialises in elderly care and offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support at one of our beautiful care homes.

We are recruiting for a Head Cook/ Chef to join the team on a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months, to provide delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, with the support of your lovely team! This post is for 40 hours per week, with alternate weekends. However, there is no evening cover required.

Day to Day:

• As our Head Cook, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of the kitchen and most importantly for producing food that is delicious as well as nutritious and attractively presented.
• You will be required to prepare and cook meals to meet the dietary requirements of our residents.
• You will keep track of stock and waste and ensure that the kitchen remains clean and tidy whilst operating within the budget.
• You will need to have a real passion for food and complete commitment to customer service in order to provide the best service to our residents and families.

Requirements:

• Level 2 or 3 equivalent qualification in a kitchen and cookery and have previous experience of running a kitchen.
• Excellent staff management and communications skills.
• Work within our staff values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and having a positive attitude.
• As a senior member of the team, you would be expected to act as a role model and always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents.

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• Fantastic overtime rates!
• Excellent learning and development opportunities and regular free training.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as counselling sessions, wellbeing support and legal advice.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Early access wage scheme.
• A refer a friend bonus of £200.

• Location:Ernstell House
• Vacancy Type:Fixed Term
• Working Schedule:Full-time
• Days/Nights:Days
• Working Hours:40
• Pay Rate:£14.52 Per Hour

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Care Assistant (0349)

Carer (Days) – Join Our Caring Team at Amica Care

At Amica Care, we're more than a care provider, we're a family and a registered charity. Everything we do is driven by compassion, not profit. We deliver friendly, welcoming and professional support that empowers our residents to live with dignity, independence and purpose. From specialist dementia care to assisted living and occasional day care, we're passionate about making a real difference to those who need us most.

We're now looking for a Carers (Days) to join our outstanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or grow your career in health and social care, working alongside a supportive, inclusive team where your development really matters.

What You'll Be Doing Day to Day 

• Supporting residents with daily living, helping with personal care, meals, and activities to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Providing companionship- listening, chatting and making every interaction warm and meaningful.
• Creating a safe and nurturing environment- supporting residents' physical, emotional and social needs with patience and dignity.
• Working as part of a a great team- communicating with colleagues and following care plans to ensure the highest standard of care

What We're Looking For 

We're seeking caring and compassionate people who want to make a difference. Experience isn't always necessary, what matters most is your can do attaitude and your values. You'll bring:

• A kind and supportive nature, with a genuine interest in people.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and develop, with full training provided.
• A positive approach to promoting dignity, independence and inclusion.

We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, where every colleague feels respected, valued and able to be themselves at work. If you're looking to join a team where diversity is celebrated and progression is encouraged, Amica Care is the place for you.

What We Offer You 

We value our team as much as our residents, so you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you and your career:

• Comprehensive training and development, with clear opportunities for progression into senior care or nursing roles.
• Fantastic overtime rates
• Competitive pension scheme
• Subsidised meals while on shift
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential support for you and your family, including wellbeing, counselling and legal advice
• Early access wage scheme to help you manage your finances
• A friendly, supportive working environment where your contribution is truly valued.
• A refer a friend scheme (£200).

Make a difference. Care with compassion. Grow with us. Join Amica Care today.

• Location:Exmouth House
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Working Schedule:Full-time
• Days/Nights:Days
• Working Hours:31.25
• Pay Rate:£12.42- 12.68 Per Hour

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Care Assistant (0350)

Carer (Days) – Join Our Caring Team at Amica Care

At Amica Care, we're more than a care provider, we're a family and a registered charity. Everything we do is driven by compassion, not profit. We deliver friendly, welcoming and professional support that empowers our residents to live with dignity, independence and purpose. From specialist dementia care to assisted living and occasional day care, we're passionate about making a real difference to those who need us most.

We're now looking for a Carers (Days) to join our outstanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or grow your career in health and social care, working alongside a supportive, inclusive team where your development really matters.

What You'll Be Doing Day to Day 

• Supporting residents with daily living, helping with personal care, meals, and activities to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Providing companionship- listening, chatting and making every interaction warm and meaningful.
• Creating a safe and nurturing environment- supporting residents' physical, emotional and social needs with patience and dignity.
• Working as part of a a great team- communicating with colleagues and following care plans to ensure the highest standard of care

What We're Looking For 

We're seeking caring and compassionate people who want to make a difference. Experience isn't always necessary, what matters most is your can do attaitude and your values. You'll bring:

• A kind and supportive nature, with a genuine interest in people.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and develop, with full training provided.
• A positive approach to promoting dignity, independence and inclusion.

We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, where every colleague feels respected, valued and able to be themselves at work. If you're looking to join a team where diversity is celebrated and progression is encouraged, Amica Care is the place for you.

What We Offer You 

We value our team as much as our residents, so you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you and your career:

• Comprehensive training and development, with clear opportunities for progression into senior care or nursing roles.
• Fantastic overtime rates
• Competitive pension scheme
• Subsidised meals while on shift
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential support for you and your family, including wellbeing, counselling and legal advice
• Early access wage scheme to help you manage your finances
• A friendly, supportive working environment where your contribution is truly valued.
• A refer a friend scheme (£200).

Make a difference. Care with compassion. Grow with us. Join Amica Care today.

• Location:Signature House
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Working Schedule:Full time/Part time
• Days/Nights:Days
• Working Hours:Various hours available
• Pay Rate:£12.42- 12.68 Per Hour

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Activities Coordinator (0358)

At Amica Care, we provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care for elderly people living with dementia. We're looking for a caring and creative Activities Coordinator to help deliver meaningful activities that support wellbeing, dignity and quality of life in our nursing home.

The role is for 29 hours per week and will require alternate weekends and some evenings.

The role

You'll plan and deliver dementia-appropriate, person-centred activities that reflect residents' life histories, interests and abilities. Working closely with care and nursing teams, you'll help create a calm, engaging environment where residents feel valued and included.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver safe, engaging activities for people living with dementia
• Promote wellbeing, social engagement and emotional connection
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and abilities
• Build positive relationships with residents and families
• Maintain accurate activity and engagement records

What we're looking for

• A compassionate, patient and respectful approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and flexibility in a dementia care setting
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine commitment to high-quality, person-centred care

What we offer

• Supportive nursing home environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Early access to wages
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £200 Refer a Friend bonus

Why Amica Care?

We focus on what matters most; safe, effective, caring and responsive support that helps people living with dementia feel connected and respected every day.

• Location:Signature House
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Working Schedule:Part-time
• Days/Nights:Days
• Working Hours:29
• Pay Rate:£12.42 Per Hour