Care Assistant - Care Home

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

Job summary

As a Care Assistant at a leading care home, you will provide essential support and companionship to residents, ensuring they receive quality care. This role offers varied tasks and the chance to develop your skills in a fulfilling environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering top-quality care, with opportunities for training and professional growth.

Benefits

Free training and development opportunities

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Some experience caring for older people.
• Proactive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and companionship.
• Support with food and drink, follow care plans.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Job description

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing memorable moments. It's an opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion into a fulfilling environment.

Main duties of the job

Every day is different, offering varied and rewarding tasks. As a Care Assistant, you might support residents with food and drink, follow care plans, or spend one-on-one time with residents. This role allows you to use your skills meaningfully and develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services. With over 200 care homes and 8 independent hospitals across the UK, Barchester is committed to delivering excellent care to its service users.

Job responsibilities

About the role: As a Care Assistant, you will help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Your duties include assisting with daily living, offering companionship, and sharing memorable moments. Each day brings new experiences, from supporting with food and drink to following care plans and ensuring residents receive individual attention. It’s an excellent opportunity to apply your skills and grow professionally.

About you: To join us, you should have some experience caring for older people, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted nature will shine through, along with the compassion necessary to deliver top-quality care. We will provide all necessary 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 enjoy using 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

• Some experience caring for older people, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills are required. Your empathy and warm-heartedness should shine through, along with the compassion needed to provide the highest standard of care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.