Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Shirley CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Care Assistant to join their team in Shirley. The role involves supporting residents with daily living activities, following care plans, and ensuring quality care and companionship. Ideal candidates will have experience caring for older people and display empathy and excellent communication skills. Training and support are provided to help you thrive in this rewarding position.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people (preferred).
• Demonstrating empathy and a warm-hearted approach.
• Good communication skills and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities, including meals and hydration.
• Follow individual care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Provide companionship and one-to-one time to residents.

Skills

Experience caring for older people

Good communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Job description

Overview

About the role: As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. You’ll assist with daily living, provide companionship, follow care plans, and ensure each resident receives one-to-one time when needed. This role offers varied and rewarding work aligned with your dedication and compassion.

About You

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

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities, including meals and hydration.
• Follow individual care plans and maintain accurate records as required.
• Provide companionship and one-to-one time to residents.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care in a respectful and dignified manner.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people (preferred).
• Good communication skills and a can-do attitude.
• Empathy and compassion to deliver compassionate care.

Rewards Package

• Competitive rate of pay and sector-leading benefits and rewards.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Range of retail discounts and savings.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme and recognition rewards such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.
• And more.