Job summary This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester care home, where you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and ensuring the residents receive the care they deserve. It's a varied and rewarding position that allows you to make a meaningful 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 helping with food and drink, following care plans, and providing one-on-one time. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate and empathetic approach. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training and development, and a range of benefits and rewards. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centered care and supporting their staff to thrive in their roles. The company offers a range of benefits and development opportunities to their employees, creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1243711101 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Wirral CH48 2HY 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. 3231 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. 3231 Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a successful candidate for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, as well as strong communication skills and a compassionate approach. No specific qualifications are required, as Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you excel in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a successful candidate for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, as well as strong communication skills and a compassionate approach. No specific qualifications are required, as Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you excel 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 Wirral CH48 2HY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)