Care Assistant - Care Home

Integrated Care System; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Dumfries. In this role, you'll support elderly residents with daily living and companionship. Experience in elderly care and strong communication skills are essential. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and benefits, including free training and retail discounts.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is essential.
• A can-do attitude and excellent communication skills are necessary.
• Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks.
• Support residents with their food and drink.
• Ensure every resident has one-to-one time.

Skills

Experience caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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 us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. With a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment, Barchester empowers its employees to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.

Job responsibilities

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. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. You could be supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, or ensuring each resident has one-to-one time. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to develop your skills and career.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant, you should have some experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, and you'll have the compassion necessary to deliver the highest standard of care and support for our residents. We will provide all the training you need to succeed.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate plus our sector-leading benefits, 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 much more!

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills are essential. Your empathy and warm-heartedness will be vital in delivering the highest standard of care and support.

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 ensure suitability for the position.