Care Assistant - Care Home

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  • Grantham, Lincolnshire
  • £13.59 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Grantham. As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. It's a rewarding role that allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.Main duties of the jobThe Care Assistant role involves a wide range of duties, including supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one attention. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate and empathetic approach. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training to help you thrive in this role.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and support to their residents. They are committed to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment for their employees, offering a range of benefits and development opportunities.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.59 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1365366221Job locationsBarchester HealthcareGranthamNG31 9DNJob 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
  • You will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to empathize and deliver compassionate care is essential for this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • You will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to empathize and deliver compassionate care is essential for this role.

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