Compassionate Care Assistant | Daily Impact & Growth

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long service awards

Career development

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a kind and compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in daily living activities and personal care. You will provide companionship, assist with meals, and follow care plans to promote wellbeing and dignity.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, good communicators and demonstrate a genuine passion for helping others. Training and development opportunities are provided within our supportive care home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A warm, empathetic and respectful approach
• A genuine passion for supporting others

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Help residents with food and drink throughout the day
• Build positive relationships and provide companionship
• Follow individual care plans and support resident wellbeing
• Spend valuable one-to-one time with residents
• Encourage independence while promoting dignity and respect
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver high-quality support

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a kind and compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in daily living activities and personal care. You will provide companionship, assist with meals, and follow care plans to promote wellbeing and dignity.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, good communicators and demonstrate a genuine passion for helping others. Training and development opportunities are provided within our supportive care home environment.