Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS

  • Torquay, Devon
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve. The position offers opportunities for varied and rewarding work, with a focus on making a positive difference in the lives of the residents.Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and creating great moments and memories. Your role will involve following care plans, ensuring residents have one-on-one time, and supporting them with their food, drink, and other needs. This is a chance to use your compassion, empathy, and communication skills to make a meaningful impact in a fulfilling environment.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes that offer a range of residential, nursing, and specialist care options. Barchester is committed to providing person-centered care and supporting the wellbeing of their residents.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1369686502Job locationsBarchester HealthcareTorquayTQ1 1RRJob 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.#0854 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.#0854Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential, as well as the ability to deliver the highest standard of care and support to all residents.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential, as well as the ability to deliver the highest standard of care and support to all residents.

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