Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their new residential home in Huntingdon. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives by providing high-quality care and support. As a Care Assistant, you will engage with residents, ensuring they receive the assistance they need while fostering a warm and compassionate environment. With a commitment to employee development, the organization offers comprehensive training and a rewarding benefits package, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in care. If you have a passion for helping others and want to be part of a supportive team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm-hearted approach are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and provide companionship.
• Support residents with food and drink and follow care plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Experience in Caring for Older People

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Bayleaf Care Home is a beautiful newly built residential home situated in the picturesque town of Huntingdon. Due to open in June 2025, this stunning 60-bed premises will welcome new employees to site in May 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you’ll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You’ll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too. It’s a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that’s as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It’s an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOU

To join us as a Care Assistant, you’ll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you’ll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return, we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
5. ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.