Care Assistant - Care Home

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  • Much Wenlock, Shropshire
  • £12.81 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home, where you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents. You will assist with daily living tasks, provide companionship, and ensure that each resident has personalized care and attention. It's a varied and rewarding role that allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, and social activities. You will work closely with the care team to implement individual care plans and ensure that each resident's needs are met. This role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and a genuine desire to provide compassionate care.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centered care and providing a supportive and enriching environment for their residents. The company offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development to their employees.DetailsDate posted12 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.81 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1360582756Job locationsBarchester HealthcareMuch WenlockTF13 6ATJob 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 to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. A warm-hearted and compassionate approach is essential, as you will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of care and support to our residents.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. A warm-hearted and compassionate approach is essential, as you will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of care and support to our residents.

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