Care Assistant - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Wadhurst seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to support elderly residents. You'll provide essential daily living assistance, companionship, and follow care plans to ensure their well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience in caring for older people, strong communication skills, and a compassionate nature. The position offers competitive pay and sector-leading benefits, including free training, wellness tools, and various rewards for your dedication.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Can-do approach with excellent communication.
• Compassionate and warm-hearted demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Follow care plans and ensure residents have one-to-one time.

Skills

Experience in caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and compassion

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.

Requirements

Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred due to location and limited public transport.

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.