Care Assistant - Complex Care

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  • Peterlee, County Durham
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
This is a care assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare complex care home, where you will provide specialized care and support to residents with advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab, and Huntington's disease. The role involves assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and delivering high-quality care to ensure residents get the most out of life.Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. You'll support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there to deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories too.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of complex care services, operating a network of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care and creating a welcoming, supportive environment for both residents and staff.DetailsDate posted18 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1364220533Job locationsBarchester HealthcarePeterleeSR8 5UPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease.Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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.With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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 complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease.Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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.With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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 in complex care, 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 be essential, as well as the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To join as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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 be essential, as well as the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents.

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