Job summary This Care Assistant role at a Barchester care home in Southport offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by providing high-quality care and support. The successful candidate will have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to deliver the best possible care. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and creating great moments and memories. Your duties may include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one time. This is a chance to put your caring skills to use in a fulfilling environment, with the potential to develop your career further. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement communities in the UK. They are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and support, with a focus on creating a warm, welcoming, and enriching environment for their residents. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1227548647 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Southport PR9 8BL 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 join as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and compassion will be crucial in delivering the highest level of care and support. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and compassion will be crucial in delivering the highest level of care and support. 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 Southport PR9 8BL Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)