Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in a fulfilling care home environment. In this role, you will assist with daily living, foster meaningful relationships, and provide the quality care our residents deserve. We offer extensive training and a competitive benefits package to support your career development.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals with ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Some experience of caring for older people required.
• Can-do attitude and excellent communication skills needed.
• Compassionate approach essential for delivering care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and provide companionship.
• Follow care plans and ensure residents receive one-to-one attention.
• Support with food and drink for residents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Compassion

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.