Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS

  • Washington, Tyne and Wear
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they can enjoy each day to the fullest. This varied and rewarding position requires compassion, empathy, and excellent communication skills to deliver the best possible care. The successful candidate will have experience in caring for older people and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents.Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you will assist residents with their daily living activities, provide companionship, and create meaningful moments and memories. Your responsibilities will include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one attention. This role offers the opportunity to put your caring skills to meaningful use and develop your career in the care sector.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes that deliver high-quality, personalized care to residents. The organization is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment, offering competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a range of employee benefits and rewards.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1370319153Job locationsBarchester HealthcareWashingtonNE38 8HZJob 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 a successful candidate for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to empathize with residents and provide compassionate care is essential.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To be a successful candidate for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to empathize with residents and provide compassionate care is essential.

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