Care Assistant - Care Home

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  • Workington, Cumbria
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
This is a role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, where you will help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support, assisting with daily living, and offering companionship and support. It's a varied and rewarding role that requires compassion, empathy, and excellent communication skills.Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you will help residents with their daily needs, follow care plans, and ensure that each resident receives one-on-one time. You will need some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and the ability to deliver high-quality care and support. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality care and support to residents. They are committed to providing a nurturing and fulfilling environment for their residents and employees.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1367491142Job locationsBarchester HealthcareWorkingtonCA14 3NEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEIn 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEIn 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To join as a Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are also essential.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To join as a Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are also essential.

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