Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in a fulfilling and varied role. You will provide essential care, companionship, and support to older individuals, helping them enjoy their daily lives and maintain their dignity. In return, you will receive comprehensive training and a competitive rewards package, making this a highly rewarding position.

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 scheme

'Employee of the Month' rewards

'Long Service Awards'

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

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.