Night Care Assistant

Barchester-Healthcare; Kettering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month / Long Service

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Caring Care Assistant to support residents in our welcoming UK care home. You’ll help with daily living, share moments and memories, and follow individual care plans to ensure comfort and safety.

No formal experience required beyond a can-do attitude; training will be provided. You’ll gain fulfilment, develop your people skills, and join a team that values compassion, respect, and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Strong communication and empathy.
• Compassion and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks.
• Assist with meals and hydration.
• Provide one-to-one time and companionship.

Skills

Caring experience

Excellent communication

Empathy

Job description

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:
Free training and development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
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.