Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant, where you'll support residents in daily living activities and provide compassionate care. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older people while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

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.
• Can-do approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and support residents with food and drink.
• Ensure each resident has one-on-one time.
• Follow care plans and provide quality care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Compassion

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-on-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 and support services, with over 200 care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for their residents.

Job responsibilities

About the role: As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Your duties include assisting with daily living activities, supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident has one-on-one time. Every day offers new opportunities to make a difference and develop your skills.

Current shifts available: 5am to 8am and 8pm to 11pm, Monday to Sunday.

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 should have the compassion necessary to deliver the highest standard of care. We will provide all the training you need to succeed.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate, along with our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development
• 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 work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people
• A can-do approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Empathy and warm-heartedness
• Compassion to deliver high-quality care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.