career opportunities

Applying for Work

Our rates of pay are competitive. Pay rates are discussed at interview only. If however, you wish to discuss any other aspect of the work available at Premier Care Dorset Limited, please call or e-mail our office in Ferndown for an informal discussion.


Please note that we DO NOT accept unsolicited CVs. 

 

Please do not send in a CV unless requested to do so.  We have a legal obligation under the Care Standards Act 2000 to follow rigorous recruitment procedures. You can telephone for an appointment to come in and see us. You will need to bring with you your professional qualification certificates if you have any, identification - either a photocard driving licence or passport and proof of permission to work in this country if applicable.

 

Overseas Workers

If you are a non-British citizen looking for work in the UK, you are responsible for ascertaining your eligibility to work in the UK. Normally, Premier Care Dorset Limited will not be able to help you in acquiring a working visa or other papers allowing you to work in the UK. For general information about employment once you have arrived in the UK, information on working in the UK may be found at the British Home Office website.


Role Description - Job title:    Care Worker

Purpose of Job:    To work directly with Service Users to provide a professional, skilled and sensitive service which provides day-to-day personal assistance, emotional and physical care which helps the Service User to maintain and promote their independence.

Key performance areas:

Achieving Service User satisfaction.
Providing service in accordance with good practice as specified in the individual Service User’s Guide & Care Plan at the times required.
Participation and interest in case reviews (where appropriate).
To treat and give care to all Service Users equally and with respect, irrespective of gender, age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment status or physical and financial circumstances.


Main duties and responsibilities:

To enable people to live in their own homes and in a manner which reflects their personal preferences and interests.
To provide support, encouragement and practical assistance which helps the Service User to maintain and promote independence, which may include planned risk-taking.
To comply with Company policies and procedures.
To observe good practice (as set out in Handbooks, Induction, training sessions and advice).
To conduct yourself professionally at all times, wearing appropriate clothing (uniform unless otherwise specifically stated) and a photographic identity badge, being a reliable time-keeper, remembering that you are a guest in the Service Users home.
To inform the Company of any caution, bind-over or conviction which occurs at any time prior to, during and after your recruitment, induction, training and any engagement (work) that you undertake whilst working through the Company.
To support carers, advocates, health professionals and other care organisations in effecting the most co-ordinated and seamless package of care possible.


Personal work plan to achieve objectives:

To be agreed by the immediate line Manager with the Job Holder as individual cases arise, with the Job Holder’s progress being reviewed at regular pre-determined intervals. Specific duties will be specified in the Care Plan.


Performance evaluation:


To be measured through:

Client satisfaction (as determined by informal and formal feedback).
Regular supervisory sessions including yearly performance reviews.
Induction and ongoing personal development training.


Resources available:

In addition to support from local office(s) and central administration, specialist resources may be accessed through the Company database or register as required on a case-by-case basis.


Training and education:

Formal induction upon engagement, with additional training as required by legislation, good practice, service development and/or identified personal development needs.


NOTE: AT NO TIME MUST A CARE WORKER UNDERTAKE NURSING TASKS


Role Description - Job title:    Senior Care Worker


Purpose of Job:To work directly with Service Users to provide a skilled and sensitive service which provides day-to-day personal assistance, emotional and physical care and helping the Service User to maintain and promote their independence.

Key performance areas:

Achieving Service User satisfaction.
Providing service in accordance with good practice as specified in the individual Service User’s Guide & Care Plan at the times required.
Participation and interest in case reviews (where appropriate).
To treat and give care to all Service Users equally and with respect, irrespective of gender, age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment status or physical and financial circumstances.


Main duties and responsibilities:

To enable Service Users to live in their own homes and in a manner which reflects their personal preferences and interests.
To provide support, encouragement and practical assistance which helps the Service User to maintain and promote independence, which may include planned risk-taking.
To comply with Company policies and procedures.
To observe good practice (as set out in Handbooks, Induction, training sessions and advice).
To conduct yourself professionally at all times, wearing appropriate clothing (uniform unless otherwise specifically stated) and a photographic identity badge, being a reliable time-keeper, remembering that you are a guest in the Service Users home.
To inform the Company of any caution, bind-over or conviction which occurs at any time prior to, during and after your recruitment, induction, training, and any engagement (work) that you undertake whilst working through the Company.
To support carers, advocates, health professionals and other care organisations in effecting the most co-ordinated and seamless package of care possible.
To take an active role in the setting and maintenance of quality standards, quality monitoring and control programmes.
To take a leading role in the practical provision of care for Service User’s with more complex care needs.
Personal work plan to achieve objectives:

To be agreed by the immediate line Manager with the Job Holder as individual cases arise, with the Job Holder’s progress being reviewed at regular pre-determined intervals. Specific duties will be specified in the Care Plan.
Performance evaluation:

To be measured through:

Client satisfaction (as determined by informal and formal feedback).
Regular supervisory sessions including yearly performance reviews.
Induction and ongoing personal development.
Resources available:

In addition to support from local office(s) and central administration, specialist resources may be accessed through the Company database or register as required on a case-by-case basis.
Training and education:

Formal induction upon engagement, with additional training as required by legislation, good practice, service development and/or identified personal development needs.

 

NOTE: AT NO TIME MUST A CARE WORKER UNDERTAKE NURSING TASKS






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