Care Assistant - Care Home

Integrated Care System; Bourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bourne is hiring a Care Assistant to support residents with daily activities and provide compassionate care. Ideal candidates will have experience caring for older people, communication skills, and a warm-hearted approach. The role offers various duties and comprehensive training in a fulfilling environment. Competitive pay and a rewards package are included.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Compassion and empathy are crucial for high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Assist with food and drink needs.
• Follow care plans and provide one-to-one time.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Empathy

Can-do attitude

Job description

This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. You will assist with daily living, providing support and companionship, and ensuring each resident receives the quality care they deserve. It's a chance to utilize your compassion and dedication in a fulfilling environment, where every day brings new and rewarding experiences.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily activities, following care plans, and providing one-on-one time to ensure their wellbeing. Your empathy, communication skills, and warm-hearted approach will be essential in delivering the highest standard of care. The role offers variety and the chance to develop your career, with comprehensive training and development opportunities provided.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to residents. With a focus on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment, the organisation is committed to empowering its staff and fostering a positive, rewarding work culture.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. 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 doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills are required for this role. The ability to empathize and show compassion is essential in order to provide the highest quality of care and support to all residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.