Compassionate Care Assistant | Growth, Training & Rewards

Barchester Healthcare; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development opportu

Wellbeing support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month recognition

Long Service Awards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Preston is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team. You will support residents with daily living tasks, provide companionship and help maintain their wellbeing in a warm, respectful environment.

You will follow individual care plans, promote independence, and work with a caring team. We offer training and development to help you succeed and make a real difference each day.

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

Experience caring for older people

Excellent communication and people

Warm, empathetic and respectful

Genuine passion for supporting others

Positive, can-do attitude

Job description

Barchester Healthcare in Preston is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team. You will support residents with daily living tasks, provide companionship and help maintain their wellbeing in a warm, respectful environment.

You will follow individual care plans, promote independence, and work with a caring team. We offer training and development to help you succeed and make a real difference each day.