Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, provide companionship, and help them enjoy each day in our care homes across the UK.

You will follow individual care plans, deliver high-quality care, and work with a caring team. Training is provided to help you thrive in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Some experience caring for older people.
• Empathy and warm-hearted approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and eating.
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities.
• Follow care plans and deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure residents have one-to-one time and privacy where appropriate.

Skills

Caring for elders

Empathy

Communication skills

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.

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.