Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Care Assistant at a leading care home, you'll provide essential support to residents, ensuring they receive quality care and companionship. This role offers varied tasks and opportunities for personal development in a rewarding environment focused on high standards of care.

Benefits

Free training and development opportunities

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month Awards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and companionship.
• Follow individual care plans for residents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Proactive Approach

Job description

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share memorable moments. This role offers an opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion into a rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job

Every day will be different, offering varied and rewarding tasks. As a Care Assistant, you may support residents with their food and drinks, follow care plans, and ensure each resident receives one-to-one attention. It's a chance to apply your skills meaningfully and develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services, operating over 200 care homes and hospitals across the UK. They are committed to maintaining high standards of care and creating a fulfilling work environment for their staff.

Job responsibilities

About the role: As a Care Assistant, you will help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Your tasks may include supporting with daily activities, companionship, and following individual care plans. This role is varied and rewarding, offering opportunities to develop your skills and career.

About you: To join us as a Care Assistant, you should have some experience caring for older people, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warmth will be vital in delivering high-quality care. We will provide comprehensive training to support your success.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate and access to our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards

And much more!

If you're looking to use your people skills in an organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills are essential. Your empathy and warmth should shine through, along with the compassion needed to provide outstanding care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable adults.