Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ipswich is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their daily activities. The role involves providing emotional support and assistance with daily living, requiring prior experience with older people and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package, including free training and various employee incentives. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care in a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Range of retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Empathy and warm-hearted approach to care.
• Experience caring for older people preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Follow care plans and ensure individualized attention.

Skills

Experience in caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Warm-hearted approach

Compassion

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.