Job summary This is a permanent role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Yeovil. The job involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. It's a rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of older people. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living activities, such as assisting with food and drink, following care plans, and providing one-on-one time. You will need to have experience caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to delivering the highest standard of care. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, access to training and development, and a range of employee benefits. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents, and value their employees' dedication and compassion. The company offers a range of benefits and development opportunities to help their staff thrive in their roles. Date posted 26 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.33 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1178444472 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Yeovil BA21 3UA Job description 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 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 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 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 To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. The company will provide all the necessary training to help you succeed in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. The company will provide all the necessary training to help you succeed in the role. 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. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Yeovil BA21 3UA Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)