Dolphin Homes

We are Hiring a Support Worker for our services in Liss.
About Us

Dolphin Care is a specialist provider of nursing and rehabilitation services to clients with an acquired brain injury and neurological conditions.

Job Role
We support vulnerable adults to achieve independence with every-day living tasks in a supported living environment. We really do pride ourselves on high quality support and person-cantered with the care we provide. Individuals are fully supported within the spacious setting at home and the wider community to ensure best possible active and joyful lives. Our support staff promote a ‘can do’ approach to new ideas, achieving fun filled and varied activities.

We are very big on supporting our residents with Life Skills; this can include supporting with meal prep and cooking, laundry, money management and lots more! We like to make sure the people we support are fully involved with everything and helping them become as independent as possible! The job is varied, no two days really are the same! The people we support are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. If you are looking for a new challenge please contact us for further information or apply directly for an application form We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team.

benefits include:
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Death-in service
Critical Illness Cover
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount

Experience:
No experience is necessary as we offer full training, however any experience either personal or professional is great!

Job Type:
Full-Time
42 Hours per Week

Schedule:
12 hour shifts
Alternative Weekends
Day Shift

Unfortunately at this moment in time we are unable to offer sponsorships or switches.

Apply Here:
https://careers.dolphinhomes.co.uk/jobs/fir-trees-liss/support-worker-9/

We have a vacancy for a nurse in our nursing service based in Southampton.

About Us
Dolphin Care is a specialist provider of nursing and rehabilitation services to clients with an acquired brain injury and neurological conditions.

Job Role
To be responsible and accountable for providing the highest standards of nursing and personal support, while promoting independence and choice, to the people we support. Directly lead and supervise a team of support staff as required at the respective service, ensure the smooth and efficient management of the respective shift by assessing, prioritising, planning, delegating and monitoring work activities of the support team.

To ensure that all safeguarding responsibilities are implemented in line with our organisations safeguarding and whistleblowing policies and procedures.

benefits include:
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Death-in service
Critical Illness Cover
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount

Necessary Experience:
A valid UK NMC Pin
1+ years’ UK experience in nursing

Ideal Experience:
Tracheostomy experience or training
Ventilator experience or training
Brain injury/neurological condition experience

Job Type:
Full-Time
42 Hours per Week

Schedule:
12 hour shifts
Alternative Weekends
Day Shifts

Apply Here:
https://careers.dolphinhomes.co.uk/current-vacancies/

At Dolphin Homes, we feel it is really important to speak up about Mental Health. Samaritans Day is all about being able to talk to someone and having constant support.

Feeling overwhelmed? Need someone to talk to? Samaritans is always here to listen and support you. Samaritans is a charity that provide emotional support to those going through any form of emotional distress.

To the people we support and to anyone within the company, we are always here to support and listen. 💚
https://www.samaritans.org/

We are now on CareFind!

CareFind is a great platform for finding care that suit yours or your loved ones needs and gain insight into our homes and what services we can provide.

CareFind - Find care home & retirement communities in the UK Discover a variety of care options in your local area on CareFind. Whatever type of care you're looking for, we help you find the care you need.

As part of our Green Committee, we did a recycling poster competition and you votes picked the winner.... congratulations Fir Trees

So far this year CQC have carried out two inspections of our services under their new Single Assessment Framework. We are incredibly proud that both services inspected Myrtle Cottage and most recently Beachview have received GOOD ratings in all areas.

This is a fantastic result and demonstrates the dedication of the teams and the person centered approaches being put into practice for the people we support.

Congratulations to both teams, a very well deserved outcome.

Remember to dress in your finest green attire tomorrow for Wear it Green Day in solidarity with Mental Health. We also want to remind our staff that we offer a range of support for anyone who may require assistance. Our Mental Health First Aiders and counsellors through our Employee Assistance Programme are available to help. If you need guidance on seeking help, please reach out to your manager or head office. It's okay not to be ok, but talking will help.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, it is crucial to prioritize our mental well-being. Our company collaborates with Mind to promote mental health awareness and provide support to our employees. Visit mind.org.uk for a wealth of resources and assistance in seeking help for yourself or others in need. for a wealth of resources and assistance in seeking help for yourself or others in need.

Set up and ready to go!!! Well done everyone let's have a great night!!

We need your help!! In our bid to help reduce the impact our homes have on the environment we are all keen to help where we can. Our homes have been designing posters to show what can be recycled in our bins. Now we need to pick a winner! Please like your favourite recycling poster so you decide not us!!! We think they are all great!

Today is World Earth Day, its great to see our homes getting involved and providing places for our little winged friends to rest and build families. These little things all help to protect our planet and preserve its natural beauty. Great work Brendon Lodge, what have our other homes been up to? Let us know in the comments

This month is all about and what better way to celebrate the great work taking place in our homes than to share Myrtle Cottage's success in completing their CQC inspection with a Good in all areas. Well done to everyone at Myrtle Cottage, what great news

This year we are looking for nominations in the following 14 categories:

Residential Care Home of the Year
Nursing Home of the Year
Home Care Provider of the Year
Manager of the Year
Frontline Leader of the Year
Carer of the Year
Ancillary Employee of the Year
Chef / Cook of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Newcomer to Care of the Year
Activity Coordinator of the Year
Outstanding Innovation & Best Practice Award
Excellence in Delivering Dementia Care
International Recruitment Best Practice Employer Award 2024

In addition HCA will be presenting their prestigious Blue Rose Award

Use the Link below
https://buff.ly/49f6jWY

We would just like to thank all of our colleagues for all of their hard work and commitment supporting the people living in our services. We are a caring profession and every single person contributes to the success of our business so thank you.

Just a friendly reminder that the voting period for the Dolphin Homes Care Awards is ending soon. Remember to include the reasons why you are voting for them as those reasons are what truly matter. The deadline to vote is next Friday, 23rd February.

The more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health isn’t always easy and sometimes it’s even harder to say how you really feel. But a conversation has the power to change lives. 

Time to Talk Day is the perfect opportunity to start a conversation about mental health.

We know that January is a particularly hard month for many reasons. If you are struggling and need some help please take that first step and reach out to someone, it will always be good to talk.

We are pleased to introduce Charlotte as our new Bosham Service Manager and look forward to welcoming her as part of the team. Charlotte has provided us with a little bit of information surrounding her background. "I started my career in health and social care as a support worker in 2015, I soon realised that supporting vulnerable individuals was a passion of mine. Within a year at a previous company, I was promoted to a lead support worker and then to deputy manager, I was also able to gain a level 5 NVQ in leadership and management. I have since worked as an assistant manager in two other services before joining Dolphin as a service manager, I am grateful for the opportunity and feel welcomed and supported into the company. I hope to work well in my service to ensure the individuals we support are living fulfilled lives."

The Dolphin Care Awards 2024 has arrived! In light of the tremendous success of last year's awards and in celebration of our colleagues' outstanding efforts, we have decided to host it once again. The voting process has now commenced! Please refer to the QR code provided below to access our online voting form directly. Alternatively, you can click on the following link to submit your votes. Let's start nominating!
https://buff.ly/3tMjf8a

It's with great pleasure that we introduce Steve as our newly appointed Liss Service Manager. His presence is a valuable addition to our team and we are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to work closely with him in his new role. Steve has provided us with some background information.
"Over the course of my 13-year career, I have immersed myself in the challenging yet rewarding field of care, specializing in supporting individuals with challenging behaviours , physical and learning disabilities. While my initial entry into this profession was unexpected, I quickly discovered my passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Beginning as a support worker, I embraced the responsibilities and complexities of the role, learning firsthand the diverse attributes required for effective caregiving. Driven by a deep-seated passion, I navigated the challenges and opportunities presented by this field, and it became evident from the very first day that I had found my calling.
Throughout my journey, I have continuously expanded my skills and knowledge, steadily progressing in my career. This dedication and perseverance have led me to a position where I am now poised to embark on a new adventure as part of Dolphin Homes. As I transition into this role, I bring not only a wealth of experience but also a genuine enthusiasm for contributing to the well-being of those in need.
Outside of my professional life, I find joy and relaxation in spending quality time with my partner and our four children. Our shared love for horror films has become a cherished pastime, offering a balance to the demands of my career and allowing me to recharge for the challenges and successes that lie ahead.
Looking forward, I am excited about the prospect of contributing my skills and passion to Dolphin Homes, confident that this new chapter will be marked by continued growth and the fulfilment of my commitment to providing exceptional care for individuals with diverse needs."

We are thrilled to have recently completed the latest Induction of new staff. It was truly a pleasure to meet each and every one of you. We want to take this opportunity to extend our best wishes to all of you in your new roles. Your lovely feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you once again for being a part of our team.

During Adult Safeguarding Week, our team has been focused on refreshing our skills and providing education to the individuals we support. We believe in the importance of keeping everyone safe and knowing what steps to take when something doesn't feel right. Our commitment to their wellbeing remains unwavering.