Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care and assistance with daily living activities. The role requires a compassionate and dedicated individual with experience in caring for older people. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with various tasks, including supporting them with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring that each resident receives one-on-one time. The role is varied and rewarding, allowing you to put your skills and compassion to meaningful use while developing your career in the care sector. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and support to their residents, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. The organisation invests in the development and well-being of its employees, offering a range of benefits and training opportunities. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.71 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1283742515 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Cardiff CF3 2UQ 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 at Barchester Healthcare, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You should have the compassion and empathy needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support to all residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You should have the compassion and empathy needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support to 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 Cardiff CF3 2UQ Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)