Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Horley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care and support to residents. This role is fulfilling and varied, offering opportunities for professional development and training. You'll assist with daily living and ensure residents receive the care and companionship they deserve.

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

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Job summary

This is a care assistant role in a Barchester Healthcare care home. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living, and ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. It's a fulfilling and varied role that offers opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

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. You could be supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, or ensuring each resident 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 and healthcare services in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents and offer a range of benefits and training opportunities for their employees.

Details

• Date posted: 10 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.71 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1299525793

Job locations

• Barchester Healthcare, Horley, RH6 7DJ

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. Every day will be different, so expect varied and rewarding work. Your tasks may include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident has one-to-one time. This role offers a meaningful way to use your skills and develop your career.

ABOUT YOU

To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential, along with the compassion needed 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 want 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.