Care Assistant - Care Home

Integrated Care System; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newark on Trent is seeking a Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support to residents. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and creating meaningful interactions. Ideal candidates will possess compassion, excellent communication skills, and some experience in caring for older individuals. This position offers a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Implement residents' care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Compassion

Job description

The role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their daily needs are met with compassion and dedication. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will assist residents with daily living activities, provide companionship, and create great moments and memories. Your empathy, communication skills, and commitment to delivering the highest standard of care will be essential in this role. You will work closely with the care team to implement residents' care plans and ensure their well-being.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to residents. With a focus on innovation, compassion, and a positive work environment, Barchester Healthcare offers rewarding career opportunities for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To join as a Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate empathy and compassion is essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.