Job summary This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Cirencester. The job involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with their daily living activities, and ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve. It's a varied and rewarding role that offers opportunities for personal and professional development. 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 and companionship. You will need to have previous experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate and empathetic approach. The role offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits and rewards, and the chance to work in a fulfilling environment. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and employ thousands of dedicated and passionate care professionals. Barchester is committed to delivering the highest standards of care and creating a nurturing environment for their residents. Date posted 08 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.04 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1237625074 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Cirencester GL7 5DT 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 a Care Assistant, you'll need previous experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You'll also need to demonstrate a compassionate and warm-hearted approach, as well as the ability to deliver high-quality care and support for all residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a Care Assistant, you'll need previous experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You'll also need to demonstrate a compassionate and warm-hearted approach, as well as the ability to deliver high-quality care and support for all 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 Cirencester GL7 5DT Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)