Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee recognition

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Caring Care Assistant in the Glasgow area to support residents with daily living, meals, and companionship. You will follow care plans, deliver high-quality care, and be part of a dedicated team in a welcoming home environment.

The role emphasizes empathy, effective communication, and a warm, compassionate approach to every resident, with comprehensive training provided to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Can-do attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Empathy and warm-hearted approach to residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and meals.
• Provide companionship and support per care plans.
• Support residents with food and drink and ensure dignity.
• Offer one-to-one time to residents to enhance wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

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.

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.