Care Assistant - Care Home

Integrated Care System; Poynton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Care System is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in a Barchester care home. Candidates should possess experience in elderly care and excellent communication skills, and be ready to provide meaningful support in a fulfilling setting.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals with 'Refer a Friend' bonus

'Employee of the Month' rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Can-do approach required.
• Excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support with food and drink.
• Ensure one-to-one time with residents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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 us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, delivering high-quality care and support to residents. They are committed to creating a positive and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff.

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. Every day will be different, and your duties may include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring they have one-to-one time. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to use your skills and develop your career.

ABOUT YOUTo 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 shine through, and you'll have the compassion necessary to deliver the highest standard of care and support for our residents. We will provide all the training you need to succeed.

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 much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are essential. Your empathy and warm-heartedness should shine through, along with the compassion needed to deliver top-quality care and support.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure suitability for the role.