Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Care Assistant in Bath, where you'll support residents in daily tasks, deliver high-quality care, and create meaningful relationships. This role offers the chance to make a difference in people's lives while benefiting from extensive training and a generous rewards package.

Benefits

Free training and development opportunities

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals through 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and warm-hearted nature.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and follow care plans.
• Ensure each resident gets one-to-one time.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Empathy

Job description

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship, sharing great moments and memories. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment.

Main duties of the job

Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, or ensuring that each resident has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With over 200 care homes and specialist care centres across the country, they are committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting residents to live fulfilling lives.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. You'll assist with daily living, provide companionship, and share memorable moments. Every day will be varied and rewarding, from supporting residents with food and drink to following care plans and ensuring individual attention for each resident. This role offers a meaningful way to utilize your skills and grow professionally.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant, you should have some experience caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted nature will be evident, and you'll possess the compassion necessary to deliver the highest standard of care. We will provide comprehensive training to help you succeed.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary along with our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

And much more!

If you're eager to use your people skills in an organization committed to providing the quality care you would want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills are essential. Your empathy and warm-heartedness will stand out, along with the compassion needed to support our residents effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.