Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Career development

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Care Assistant to help residents enjoy each day to the fullest, providing practical support and companionship.

You'll follow individual care plans, assist with daily living, meals, and wellbeing, building meaningful relationships. A warm, patient approach and good communication are essential.

Join our team to gain training, development, and a supportive environment where every day makes a real difference.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A warm, empathetic and respectful approach
• A genuine passion for supporting others

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Help residents with food and drink throughout the day
• Build positive relationships and provide companionship
• Follow individual care plans and support resident wellbeing
• Spend valuable one-to-one time with residents
• Encourage independence while promoting dignity and respect
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver high-quality support

Skills

Caring for older people

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Empathetic approach

Team player

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Assistant at Barchester, you'll play a vital role in helping our residents enjoy each day to the fullest. Providing both practical support and meaningful companionship, you'll make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you care for.

In this role, you'll:

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Help residents with food and drink throughout the day
• Build positive relationships and provide companionship
• Follow individual care plans and support resident wellbeing
• Spend valuable one-to-one time with residents
• Encourage independence while promoting dignity and respect
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver high-quality support

No two days are ever the same, making this a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, develop your experience and make a real impact every day.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is kind, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent care.

To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll have:

• Experience caring for older people
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A warm, empathetic and respectful approach
• A genuine passion for supporting others

Above all, you'll have the compassion and dedication needed to provide the highest standard of care and support. In return, we'll give you all the training and development you need to succeed.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, 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 recognition
• Long Service Awards
• Career development opportunities within one of the UK's leading care providers

And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality of care you'd expect for your own loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Our Care Home Manager is always happy to welcome you into the home for an informal chat, so feel free to pop in and find out more about working at Barchester.