Job summary As a Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play a vital role in ensuring residents receive the quality care and support they deserve, even during the overnight hours. Your dedication and compassion will be essential in creating a fulfilling and rewarding environment for the residents. Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant, you'll assist with daily living tasks, provide support and companionship to residents, and ensure they have a positive experience throughout the night. Your responsibilities will be varied, from helping with food and drink to following care plans and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one attention. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults while developing your career in the healthcare sector. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. With a strong focus on delivering person-centered care, the organization is committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both residents and staff. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional growth. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.04 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1230215518 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Grovesend SA4 4JW 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 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. 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 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 Essential To join us as a Night Care Assistant, you'll need prior experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Most importantly, you'll possess the empathy and compassion required to provide the highest standard of care and support for our residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join us as a Night Care Assistant, you'll need prior experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Most importantly, you'll possess the empathy and compassion required to provide the highest standard of care and support for our residents. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Grovesend SA4 4JW Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)