Care Assistant - Complex Care

Barchester Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care for residents with various needs, ensuring they receive personalized support daily. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for older people and excellent communication skills. In return, you will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including free training, employee rewards, and more.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Employee of the Month rewards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in caregiving.
• Can-do approach and warm-hearted personality are essential.
• Training will be provided to enhance skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Follow care plans and provide one-on-one time.
• Ensure residents receive nutritious food and drink.

Skills

Experience caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

About the role

A £500 Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we will reward you when you join Barchester in this role. As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive high‑quality care. You will support residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington’s disease. Our residents require highly specialised care to maximise their quality of life, and you will provide daily living support, companionship and share great moments and memories.

Daily duties will vary and include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring that each resident receives one‑to‑one time. With our newly refurbished units, a welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to meaningful use.

About you

To take on this role you will need experience caring for older people, a can‑do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm‑hearted approach will shine through, and above all you must have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we will provide all the training you need to thrive.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you will receive a competitive rate of pay plus a sector‑leading benefits and rewards package, including the following:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards
• And so much more!

If you would like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides high‑quality care for loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.