Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support to residents in a nurturing environment. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily living activities, fostering meaningful connections, and ensuring that each resident receives the attention they deserve. With a focus on compassion and empathy, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of older people while developing your skills. Join a team that values your dedication and offers the training you need to thrive in your career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily needs and personal care.
• Implement individual care plans and ensure companionship.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Experience in caring for older people

Education

Experience in caring for older people

Job description

This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and fostering meaningful connections. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older people while developing your skills and career.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily needs, such as personal care, meals, and social activities. You will work closely with the care team to implement individual care plans and ensure each resident receives the attention and companionship they deserve. This role requires excellent communication skills, a compassionate nature, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care.

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. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You'll need some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.

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.