Compassionate Care Assistant: Support and Companionship

Barchester; Herne Bay; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Care Assistant to help our residents enjoy each day and maintain dignity. You will provide practical support, companionship, and follow individual care plans within a supportive team at a UK care home.

The role emphasises compassion, strong communication, and a warm, empathetic approach, with training and development provided to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Warm, empathetic and respectful approach.
• 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

People skills

Empathy

Respectful approach

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Care Assistant to help our residents enjoy each day and maintain dignity. You will provide practical support, companionship, and follow individual care plans within a supportive team at a UK care home.

The role emphasises compassion, strong communication, and a warm, empathetic approach, with training and development provided to help you succeed.