Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in York is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, mobility and personal care, following individual care plans and providing companionship. You will help create a warm, safe environment and ensure dignity and respect at all times.

You will help create a warm, safe environment, build meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues, and receive training to develop your caring skills.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Empathy and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and meals.
• Follow individual care plans and support personal care.
• Provide companionship and engaging one-to-one time.
• Support residents to maintain dignity and independence.

Skills

Caring for older people

Excellent communication

Empathy

Can-do attitude

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.

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.