Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Kingston Buci; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Kingston Buci is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to provide quality care and support to our residents. In this varied role, you will assist with daily living activities and create a fulfilling environment through companionship and support.

The ideal candidate will have experience caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a warm-hearted approach. In return, we offer a competitive salary and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people.
• Can-do approach and excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate and dedicated to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide support and companionship to residents.
• Follow care plans and ensure one-to-one time for residents.

Skills

Caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Job description

A £2000 Golden Hello is just one of the way's we'll reward you if you join Barchester in this role.

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!