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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. Our 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 activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as 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.\nNMC pin fees paid by us.\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 kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 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