Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester; Tixover; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month recognition

Long Service Awards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and companionship, ensuring comfort and dignity.

You will follow individual care plans, help with meals and personal care, and spend meaningful one-to-one time with residents, building trust within the team.

No two days are the same in our caring homes, and we provide comprehensive training and development to help you thrive and grow within our organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Empathetic and respectful approach
• Genuine passion for supporting others

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Help residents with food and drink throughout the day
• Build positive relationships and provide companionship
• Follow individual care plans and support resident wellbeing
• Spend valuable one-to-one time with residents
• Encourage independence while promoting dignity and respect
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver high-quality support

Skills

Experience caring for older people

Excellent communication

Empathetic approach

Teamwork

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Assistant at Barchester, you'll play a vital role in helping our residents enjoy each day to the fullest. Providing both practical support and meaningful companionship, you'll make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you care for.

In this role, you'll:

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Help residents with food and drink throughout the day
• Build positive relationships and provide companionship
• Follow individual care plans and support resident wellbeing
• Spend valuable one-to-one time with residents
• Encourage independence while promoting dignity and respect
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver high-quality support

No two days are ever the same, making this a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, develop your experience and make a real impact every day.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is kind, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent care.

To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll have:

• Experience caring for older people
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A warm, empathetic and respectful approach
• A genuine passion for supporting others

Above all, you'll have the compassion and dedication needed to provide the highest standard of care and support. In return, we'll give you all the training and development you need to succeed.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:

• Free training and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Long Service Awards
• Career development opportunities within one of the UK's leading care providers

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality of care you'd expect for your own loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Our Care Home Manager is always happy to welcome you into the home for an informal chat, so feel free to pop in and find out more about working at Barchester.