Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Limited; Chinnor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in daily living tasks and companionship. The role requires experience in caring for older individuals and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive rate of pay, comprehensive training, and a sector-leading benefits package including wellness tools and retail discounts.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Sector-leading benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks and provide support.
• Follow individual care plans and ensure one-to-one time with residents.
• Support residents with meals and nutrition as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Can-do approach

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks and provide support and companionship
• Follow individual care plans and ensure one-to-one time with residents
• Support residents with meals and nutrition as required

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is preferred
• Can-do approach with excellent communication skills
• Empathy, warmth and compassion to deliver high standards of care
• Willingness to undertake training and development

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay
• Sector-leading benefits and rewards package
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• Range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards
• And so much more!