Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant, where you'll enrich the lives of residents through compassionate support and daily assistance. This role offers diverse responsibilities and the chance to develop your skills in a positive environment. With comprehensive training and a supportive team, you can thrive while making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals through 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Follow care plans for individual residents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Compassion

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 memorable moments. It's an opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment.

Main duties of the job

Every day will be different, offering varied and rewarding tasks. As a Care Assistant, you might support residents with their food and drink, follow care plans, or ensure each resident receives one-to-one attention. It's a chance to apply your skills meaningfully and develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK provider of care homes, offering residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. We are committed to high-quality care and creating a positive, supportive work environment for our staff.

Job responsibilities

About the Role: As a Care Assistant, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Your duties include assisting with daily activities, offering companionship, and sharing meaningful moments. The role is varied and rewarding, allowing you to use and develop your skills.

About You: To join us, you should have some experience caring for older people, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-heartedness will shine through, and you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care. We provide comprehensive training to help you thrive.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary and access to our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development
• Wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards
• Long Service Awards

And much more!

If you're eager to use your people skills in an organization committed to providing quality care, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warmth will shine through, and you'll have the compassion to deliver outstanding 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.