Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant in a welcoming care home in the United Kingdom. You will help residents with daily living, provide companionship, and support staff to deliver high-quality care. The role emphasizes empathy, excellent communication, and a can-do attitude to ensure residents feel valued and safe.

Shift patterns include 8am-8pm, 8am-2pm, or 2pm-8pm, with weekend work on rotation. Training will be provided to thrive in this rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Empathy and warm-hearted approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living to support residents.
• Help residents with food and drink and follow care plans.
• Provide one-to-one time and companionship.
• Contribute to a caring and supportive environment.

Skills

Caring for older people

Communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Can-do attitude

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

Shift times - 8am-8pm, 8am-2pm or 2pm 8am, must be available to work alternative weekends

ABOUT YOU

To 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 roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee 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.