Care Assistant - Care Home

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  • Dunfermline, Fife
  • £12.90 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Dunfermline. The role involves 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 opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of older people.Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily needs, such as personal care, meals, and activities. You will follow care plans, provide one-on-one support, and create meaningful moments and memories with the residents. The role requires a compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated approach to delivering the highest standard of care.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for their residents, with a focus on person-centered care and supporting their overall wellbeing. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.90 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1353759316Job locationsBarchester HealthcareDunfermlineKY12 0BLJob 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 be considered for this role, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You should have the compassion and empathy required to provide the best possible care for the residents.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To be considered for this role, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You should have the compassion and empathy required to provide the best possible care for the residents.

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