Job summary This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer companionship, and create memorable moments for the residents. It's a diverse and rewarding position that allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily needs, from assisting with food and drink to following their personalized care plans. You will spend one-on-one time with residents, engaging them in activities and fostering a warm and nurturing environment. Your empathy, communication skills, and commitment to delivering excellent care will be essential in this role. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. With a focus on personalized care and a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both residents and staff, Barchester is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment. The company offers extensive training and development opportunities to help care assistants thrive in their roles. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.30 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1250173306 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Perth PH1 1SB 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 prior experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach are also essential. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you succeed in this position. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you will need to have some prior experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach are also essential. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you succeed 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. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Perth PH1 1SB Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)