Care Assistant - Care Home

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  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire
  • £13.96 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 the residents, ensuring they have the best possible quality of life. You'll assist with daily living tasks, provide companionship, and create great moments and memories. It's a rewarding job that requires empathy, compassion, and a can-do attitude.Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting the residents with their daily living activities, following their care plans, and ensuring they receive the care and attention they need. This includes assisting with food and drink, personal care, and providing one-on-one time to create a positive and fulfilling environment for the residents. You'll need to have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering the highest standard of care.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, and they invest in their staff through training and development opportunities. The company operates over 200 care homes across the country, offering a range of services, including residential, nursing, and dementia care.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.96 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1369686461Job locationsBarchester HealthcareTrowbridgeBA14 9ENJob 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'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential in providing the highest standard of care and support for the residents.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To join as a Care Assistant, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential in providing the highest standard of care and support for the residents.

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