Weekend Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Henfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Golden Hello

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and companionship within a welcoming home. You’ll follow individual care plans, help with meals and activities, and share moments that matter with residents and their families.

We value empathy, strong communication, and a can-do attitude, offering full training and ongoing development to help you thrive in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Empathy and warm-hearted approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living and meals.
• Provide one-to-one time with residents.
• Follow care plans and document care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Caring experience

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:

• A £500 Golden Hello*
• 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 organization that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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