Job summary The Care Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare offers a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality care and support to residents in a care home setting. You'll be responsible for assisting with daily living activities, ensuring residents receive the care and companionship they need. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people, while developing your skills and career in the care industry. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, your duties will include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and providing one-to-one time and engaging activities. You'll need to have experience in caring for older individuals, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to deliver the best possible care. In return, Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a range of employee benefits. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a strong focus on delivering personalized, high-quality care to residents. The company is committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment for its employees, providing opportunities for professional development and a range of employee benefits. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.72 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1230215531 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Herne Bay CT6 5DN 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 You'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Above all, you'll need to demonstrate compassion and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Above all, you'll need to demonstrate compassion and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of the 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. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Herne Bay CT6 5DN Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)