Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in a fulfilling environment. The role involves assisting with daily living, ensuring quality care, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates will have experience caring for older individuals and strong communication skills, with training provided to enhance their capabilities.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals with 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

'Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Can-do attitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living and companionship.
• Follow care plans and ensure one-to-one time with residents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

Main duties of the job

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 us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. They are committed to providing high-quality care and support to their residents, and to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment for their employees.

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. Every day will be different, and your role involves supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-to-one time. This is a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment and develop your career.

About you

To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, and you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for our residents. We will provide all necessary training to help you thrive.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards, 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 much more!

If you're looking to use your people skills in an organization that provides the quality care you'd want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.