Care Assistant - Care Home

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  • Battle, East Sussex
  • £13.81 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The role of a Care Assistant in a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their daily living needs are met, and creating a warm and compassionate environment. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for assisting residents with their daily activities, following care plans, and providing one-on-one time and companionship. You'll need to have experience in caring for older adults, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to deliver the highest standard of care.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering person-centered care and supporting their residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being. They offer a range of benefits and professional development opportunities for their employees.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.81 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1370874954Job locationsBarchester HealthcareBattleTN33 0HWJob 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
  • Some experience in caring for older people is required, along with a can-do attitude and strong communication skills. Barchester will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Some experience in caring for older people is required, along with a can-do attitude and strong communication skills. Barchester will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.

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