Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bedlington seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents in daily living and deliver compassionate care. The role involves assisting with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring meaningful interaction with residents. Ideal candidates will have experience caring for older people and possess excellent communication skills. Join us for a fulfilling experience and benefit from training, employee bonuses, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals with a ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

‘Employee of the Month’ rewards

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people is required.
• A can-do approach with a warm-hearted attitude is essential.
• Compassion for delivering care and support at a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and care plans.
• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Ensure each resident has one-to-one time.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we’ll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

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

• 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.