Care Assistant - Complex Care

Barchester Healthcare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in a complex care home environment in Scotland. You will play a vital role in helping residents with needs such as dementia and neuro rehab, ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, providing companionship, and ensuring residents' well-being through compassionate care. In return, you will benefit from a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care for older individuals.
• Strong communication abilities and a can-do attitude.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Ensure adherence to care plans and offer one-on-one time.

Skills

Experience of caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Job description

About the Role

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you’ll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We’ll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington’s disease.

Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you’ll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too. 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.

With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It’s an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.

About You

To join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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.