Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Limited; Workington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Workington is seeking a Care Assistant to support elderly residents in daily living. The role involves assisting with food, companionship, and ensuring individualized care. Experience in care and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers comprehensive training and a supportive work environment, making it ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Referral bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is essential.
• A can-do approach with excellent communication is required.
• Compassion to deliver high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide support and companionship.
• Ensure one-to-one time for each resident.

Skills

Caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Warm-hearted approach

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

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.

What we offer

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.

Benefits

• 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!