Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Job description

This is a role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester Healthcare care home, where you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents. You will assist with daily living activities, ensure residents' needs are met, and create meaningful connections with them. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of older adults.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of duties to support the daily care and wellbeing of residents. This includes assistance with personal care, meal preparation and feeding, medication administration, and engaging residents in recreational activities. You will work closely with the care team to implement individual care plans and ensure each resident receives the attention and companionship they deserve. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a dedication to providing compassionate care are essential for this role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. With a focus on delivering high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for residents, Barchester is committed to supporting its staff and investing in their development. As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be considered for this role, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people. A caring, compassionate nature and excellent communication skills are also essential. Barchester will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this position.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.