Care Assistant: Compassionate Support & Companionship

Barchester Healthcare; Newington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee awards

Long service awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, and personal care in a caring home environment.

You will provide companionship, monitor wellbeing, and follow individual care plans, delivering one-to-one support and meaningful engagement every day.

The role emphasises empathy, excellent communication, and teamwork, with dedicated training offered to help you thrive in our welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people.
• Can-do approach and excellent communication skills.
• Empathy and warm-hearted approach to residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, including meals and personal care.
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities.
• Follow care plans and document observations and outcomes.

Skills

Caring for older people

Excellent communication

Empathy

Team player

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, and personal care in a caring home environment.

You will provide companionship, monitor wellbeing, and follow individual care plans, delivering one-to-one support and meaningful engagement every day.

The role emphasises empathy, excellent communication, and teamwork, with dedicated training offered to help you thrive in our welcoming community.