Care Assistant

Berkley Care Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider is seeking a caring and motivated individual for the Care Assistant role in Worcester. Responsibilities include promoting a caring environment, administering medications, and supervising a team. Ideal candidates will have experience in care, strong communication skills, and a compassionate nature. The position offers above minimum wage, paid breaks, enhanced sick pay, and a supportive work environment, emphasizing employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Free meals and drinks

Employee Assistance Programme

Above minimum wage

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Premium sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum years of experience in a care assistant role.
• Proven ability to support and motivate team members.
• Excellent verbal communication with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Promote a caring environment focused on person-centred care.
• Administer medications and manage care plans.
• Supervise a team and plan rotas.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Experience in care assistant role

Job description

Care Assistant – Berkley Care

Location: Worcester | Salary: £14.13 per hour | Hours: 42 hours per week (8 am–8 pm)

About the Position

We are looking for a caring and motivated individual to work as a Care Assistant at Berkley Care, a luxury care home provider committed to excellence and employee wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Promote a caring and friendly environment, placing person‑centred care at the heart of everything you do and empowering residents to fully participate in decisions relating to them.
• Administer prescribed medicines and maintain associated records and care plans.
• Carry out basic domestic duties and prepare light meals and refreshments for those in your care.
• Plan rotas and supervise a team while on shift to oversee and maintain the care of residents.
• Provide ongoing coaching, regular one‑to‑one sessions with team members and inductions.
• Attend team meetings and act as a role model for the home team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Years experience in a care assistant role (minimum).
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and delegate to others and be part of a supportive team.
• A kind, caring and compassionate nature with a sense of fun.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of people, including residents, the home team and family members.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Paid breaks, free meals and drinks while at work.
• Employee Assistance Programme plus a 24/7 GP helpline.
• Above minimum wage with enhanced bank holiday pay.
• Equal pay for young workers and enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Premium sick pay, cycle‑to‑work scheme and blue‑light card discounts.
• On‑demand pay and a luxury working environment.
• Excellent learning, development and training opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

At Berkley Care Group, we are committed to providing EDI at all levels in our company. We recognise that employing people who have diverse talents, experiences and perspectives not only contributes to our success but also allows us to have a more exciting, innovative and creative workforce. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values all individuals, including those who are Neurodiverse.

Apply Now

There is one face‑to‑face interview with a senior member of the care team. We will send you the interview questions in advance so you can prepare. If you are new to care, we will meet you with the team to tell you all about the role.