Night Care Assistant

NHS; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant in Llanelli, where you'll help residents enjoy fulfilling lives through quality care and support. This role offers varied tasks, including assisting with daily living and providing companionship. You'll work in a rewarding environment that values empathy and compassion, with comprehensive training provided to help you succeed.

Benefits

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is required.
• Proactive approach and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Warm-heartedness

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. You'll assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories. This role offers a fulfilling environment to bring your dedication and compassion.

Main duties of the job

Every day will be different, offering varied and rewarding tasks. As a Care Assistant, you may support residents with their food and drink, follow care plans, and ensure each resident has one-on-one time. It's an opportunity to utilize your skills meaningfully and develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement villages in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to help people live fulfilling lives.

Job responsibilities

About the role: As a Care Assistant, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Your tasks include assisting with daily living, offering companionship, and sharing memorable moments. The role is varied and rewarding, involving supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring personalized attention to each resident.

About you: To join us, you should have some experience caring for older people, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-heartedness will be evident, and you'll possess the compassion necessary to deliver high standards of care. We will provide comprehensive training to help you succeed.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and rewards including free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus, Employee of the Month' rewards, and Long Service Awards. And much more!

If you're looking to use your people skills in an organization that provides the care you'd want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills are required. Your empathy, warmth, and compassion are essential to deliver the highest standard of care and support.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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