Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 scheme

'Employee of the Month' rewards

'Long Service Awards'

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Royal Leamington Spa is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to provide quality care to residents. In this rewarding role, you will assist with their daily living needs and offer support and companionship.

You should have experience caring for older people and excellent communication skills. Barchester offers a competitive pay package, free training, and a range of employee benefits. This is a fulfilling opportunity to use your skills in making a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is essential.
• A can-do approach and excellent communication skills are required.
• Compassion and a warm-hearted approach are vital.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and support.
• Ensure residents receive one-to-one time.
• Follow care plans and support with food and drink.

Skills

Experience caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern for this role will be 07:30 - 20:00 and rotational weekends.

About the Role

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, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories. It’s a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect 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 resident 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 experience 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.