Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide exceptional support and companionship to residents in a nurturing environment. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older individuals, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. With varied daily tasks, from assisting with daily living activities to fostering personal connections, this position is perfect for those with a compassionate heart and a desire to grow in their caregiving career. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers extensive training to help you thrive.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and provide companionship.
• Support residents with food and drink while following care plans.

Skills

Caring for older people

Communication skills

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 independent provider of residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and assisted living for older people in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes across England, Wales, and Scotland, providing high-quality care and support to thousands of residents.

Job Responsibilities

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. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

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.