Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support older residents in their daily activities. You'll provide essential care and companionship, ensuring that each resident receives the best possible support. Candidates should exhibit excellent communication skills and have prior experience caring for older individuals. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary along with training and sector-leading benefits, making this a fulfilling role in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

Employee recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people is essential.
• Strong communication skills needed to interact effectively.
• A compassionate demeanor is crucial for delivering care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Follow care plans and ensure individual needs are met.

Skills

Experience in caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Warm-hearted approach

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.