Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summaryThe role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. This is a rewarding and varied position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people. Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you will assist residents with their daily living activities, such as providing support with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one time. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The role requires empathy, compassion, and a dedication to delivering the highest standard of care. About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They offer a competitive salary, free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, and a range of retail discounts and savings. Barchester is committed to providing quality care and support for their residents, making it a rewarding place to work.Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEIn 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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.Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEIn 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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.Person Specification Qualifications Essential Some experience in caring for older people is required. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role emphasizes the importance of having a compassionate and caring approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Some experience in caring for older people is required. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role emphasizes the importance of having a compassionate and caring approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer details Employer nameBarchester Healthcare AddressBarchester HealthcareDunfermlineKY12 0BL Employer's website