Job summary This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Heckmondwike. The job involves providing quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring each resident receives personalized attention and companionship. It is a rewarding role that requires compassion, empathy, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by providing them with the quality care and support they deserve. This will involve assisting with daily living activities, such as supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring they have one-on-one time. You'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a can-do attitude. In return, you'll receive competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a range of employee benefits. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. The company is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for its residents, and places a strong emphasis on staff development and training. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.01 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1229644950 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Heckmondwike WF16 0ND 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'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, as well as strong communication skills and a compassionate approach. While formal qualifications are not essential, a desire to learn and develop your skills in the care sector is important. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, as well as strong communication skills and a compassionate approach. While formal qualifications are not essential, a desire to learn and develop your skills in the care sector is important. 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 Heckmondwike WF16 0ND Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)