Night Care Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home provider as a Care Assistant, where you'll support residents with daily activities and companionship. This role offers a fulfilling environment to make a difference in people's lives while developing your career with comprehensive training and support.

Benefits

Free training and development opportunities

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Some experience caring for older people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate and warm-hearted.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and individual attention.
• Follow care plans and support with food and drink.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Proactive Attitude

Job description

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing meaningful moments and memories. It's a fulfilling environment where your dedication and compassion can make a real difference.

Main duties of the job

Each day offers different challenges and rewards. Your responsibilities may include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and providing one-on-one attention to residents. This role allows you to utilize your skills meaningfully and develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes across the UK, renowned for delivering high-quality care and support. They are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive work environment with a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

About the Role: As a Care Assistant, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Your duties include assisting with daily activities, offering companionship, and ensuring residents have individual attention when needed. This role is an excellent opportunity to put your skills to good use and advance your career.

About You: To succeed as a Care Assistant, you should have some experience caring for older people, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-heartedness will be evident, and your compassion will be essential to delivering outstanding care. We will provide all necessary training to help you thrive.

Rewards Package

In exchange for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary along with our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

And much more!

If you wish to use your people skills in an organization that values high-quality care, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Some experience caring for older people, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-heartedness should shine through, with the compassion needed to provide top-quality care and support.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).