Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant in Trowbridge. You'll provide high-quality support and companionship to elderly residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks. We're looking for someone with experience in care and a compassionate approach. Join us to make a difference in our residents' lives.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A warm-hearted approach and compassion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with food and drink.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Provide companionship and follow care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Compassion

Can-do attitude

Job description

This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to the residents, ensuring they have the best possible quality of life. You'll assist with daily living tasks, provide companionship, and create great moments and memories. It's a rewarding job that requires empathy, compassion, and a can-do attitude.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting the residents with their daily living activities, following their care plans, and ensuring they receive the care and attention they need. This includes assisting with food and drink, personal care, and providing one-on-one time to create a positive and fulfilling environment for the residents. You\'ll need to have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering the highest standard of care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, and they invest in their staff through training and development opportunities. The company operates over 200 care homes across the country, offering a range of services, including residential, nursing, and dementia care.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 as a Care Assistant, you\'ll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential in providing the highest standard of care and support for the 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.