Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Street Lane, Poynton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to enrich the lives of residents in a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to provide essential care and companionship, ensuring each resident receives personalized attention. You'll engage in meaningful interactions, helping residents with daily activities and fostering a warm atmosphere. With opportunities for training and career development, this position is perfect for those who are compassionate and eager to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and experience the rewards of making a positive impact every day.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a warm-hearted approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and companionship.
• Support with food and drink, ensuring care plans are followed.

Skills

Caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Education

Experience in care roles

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.