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You don’t need previous experience working in a care home. What matters most are your skills, kindness, understanding, and a commitment to delivering our ethos of Food, Fun & Friendship.\nWe provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.\nIf this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!\nMake a Real Difference Every Day\nEveryone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.\nOur care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care.\nOur fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.\nNo two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our care and activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as to really get to know them and build strong relationships.\nFood, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!\nWhy You’ll Love Working with Us\nYou'll receive a comprehensive induction including;\nOngoing training and development.\nReceiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.\nDelivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.\nEncouraging residents to stay independent and active.\nAssisting with personal care and mobility needs.\nBuilding genuine friendships with residents.\nCreating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.\nYour Rewards and Benefits\nAt Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.\nAs a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -\nOnline/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.\nPaid induction and training.\nEmployee referral bonus scheme.\nFree DBS check.\nContributory pension scheme.\nLife insurance.\nStaff association.\nLocal staff reward programme\nOnsite learning and development team.\nCareer progression.\nCompetitive pay rates.\nFlexible working hours.\nEmployee assistance and wellbeing programmes.\nWhat You Need to Know\nYou must be 18 years or older.\nWe are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.\nReady to Join Us?\nIf you’re a kind, caring chef, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.\nApply today and become part of something truly special!\nAbout Us\nPEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE\nCare South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.\nAs a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. 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