Night Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Employee of the Month rewards

Retail discounts and savings

Job summary

NHS is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to work in a Barchester care home in North Devon. The role involves providing direct care to residents, including assistance with daily activities, following care plans, and offering companionship.

The ideal candidate will have experience caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. The position offers a range of benefits including free training and employee rewards.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have an empathetic and compassionate nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and support to residents.
• Follow care plans and assist with meal preparation.
• Help with medication administration and hygiene.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will support residents with daily living, follow care plans, help with food and drink, and provide one-to-one companionship and support. You will also create moments of joy, maintain dignity and promote independence.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care and support to residents; follow care plans; assist with meal preparation and feeding; help with medication administration and hygiene; report changes in condition or behaviour; keep the environment clean and safe; offer companionship and emotional support; ensure residents receive professional and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic, compassionate nature
• Can-do approach and flexibility

Benefits

• Competitively paid rate
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards
• Long Service Awards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check pursuant to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.