Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join one of its care homes. You will support residents with daily living, provide companionship, and help create moments that matter each day.

This role offers variety, personal growth and the chance to develop lasting relationships with residents and their families. We value empathy, clear communication and a can-do approach, with full training provided to thrive in a compassionate, rewarding environment where every

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people is preferred.
• A can-do approach and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Empathy and a warm-hearted approach help deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living and personal care.
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities.
• Follow care plans and ensure one-to-one time with residents.
• Contribute to a compassionate and fulfilling environment for all residents.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Empathy

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.