Care Assistant - Care Home

Integrated Care System; Warminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Warminster to deliver high-quality care to residents. In this rewarding role, you will assist with daily living activities, ensure residents' needs are met, and provide companionship. Ideal candidates should exhibit empathy, warmth, and a commitment to quality care. The position offers competitive pay along with extensive training and benefits.

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.
• A can-do attitude and excellent communication skills are required.
• Empathy, warmth, and compassion are essential for delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with food and drink.
• Follow care plans and ensure personalized one-to-one time.
• Provide companionship and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Experience caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Warmth

Compassion

Job description

This is a rewarding opportunity to join Barchester Healthcare as a Care Assistant in a care home in Warminster. As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents, ensuring their daily needs are met with compassion and dedication. You will have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents and develop your career in the care sector.

Main duties of the job

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. This role offers variety and the chance to put your skills to meaningful use, from supporting residents with food and drink to following care plans and ensuring one-to-one time with residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centered care and creating a warm and welcoming environment for their residents. Barchester invests in the development and well-being of their employees, offering a range of training and support opportunities.

Job responsibilities

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing support, companionship, and high-quality care. Every day will be different, and you'll be involved in tasks such as supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring personalized one-to-one time.

About you

To join us, you should have some experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy, warmth, and compassion are essential to delivering the highest standard of care. We will provide all necessary training to help you succeed.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate, along with our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through 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 values high-quality care, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy, warmth, and compassion are essential for delivering top-quality care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) 1975, to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable adults.