Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Thurso; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to provide quality care and support to residents. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring residents receive the care they deserve, and creating meaningful connections. Ideal candidates will possess empathy, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to caregiving. The organization offers comprehensive training and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 caring for older people is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm-hearted approach are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Experience in Caring for Older People

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care