Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Dunfermline; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Care Assistant, where you'll provide essential support and companionship to residents. This role offers a fulfilling environment where you can develop your skills and make a difference in people's lives. You'll enjoy a competitive pay rate and a range of sector-leading benefits.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people required.
• Excellent communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Job summary

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, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and creating a warm, friendly environment for its residents.

Details

• Date posted: 17 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.90 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1304681008

Job locations

• Barchester Healthcare
• Dunfermline
• KY12 0BL

Job description

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 might support residents with their food and drink, follow care plans, or ensure 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 nature will shine through, and you'll need the compassion to deliver the highest standard of care. We will provide all necessary training to help you thrive in this role.

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 committed to providing quality care, this is a rewarding place to be.