Night Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Basingstoke seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to enhance residents' daily lives through quality care and companionship. The role involves assisting with daily activities, following care plans, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates should have experience with older individuals and possess excellent communication skills. Comprehensive training is provided to ensure success in this fulfilling position, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Free training

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month awards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is required.
• Compassion and empathy are essential for delivering outstanding care.
• Excellent communication skills are needed to engage with residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and companionship.
• Follow care plans tailored to individual residents.
• Assist with food and drinks, ensuring quality care.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Your role includes assisting with daily living, offering companionship, and sharing meaningful moments. This position allows you to bring your dedication and compassion into a fulfilling environment.

Main duties of the job

Each day offers varied and rewarding tasks. You might support residents with food and drinks, follow care plans, or spend one-on-one time with residents. It's a chance to use your skills meaningfully and develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK provider of care homes and specialist services, committed to high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment.

Job responsibilities

Role overview: As a Care Assistant, you'll ensure residents receive the care they deserve, supporting them with daily activities, companionship, and personalized attention. Every day is different, offering diverse and rewarding experiences. You'll support with food, care plans, and spending quality time with residents, helping you utilize your skills and grow professionally.

About you: To join us, you should have some experience caring for older people, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warmth will be evident, and your compassion is essential to providing top-tier care. We will provide all necessary training to help you succeed.

Rewards package: We offer a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month awards, and Long Service Awards.

If you want to apply your people skills in an organization that values high-quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Compassion and empathy are vital for delivering outstanding care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) 1975, to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable adults.