Job summary
This Care Assistant role at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. It's a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people, using your empathy, compassion, and dedication to deliver the best possible care.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you'll assist residents with daily living, supporting them with tasks like eating, drinking, and following their care plans. You'll also spend one-on-one time with residents, creating great moments and memories. It's a varied and rewarding role, where you can use your skills to make a real impact.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering outstanding care and support to the residents in their facilities. They are committed to investing in their staff, providing training and development opportunities to help them thrive in their roles.
Details
* Date posted: 12 July 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £14.37 an hour
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 1344196476
* Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bromley, BR2 7BX
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE: As 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. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. From supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each resident has one-to-one time, you'll put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.
ABOUT YOU
To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need some experience 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 PACKAGE
In 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 roles
* Access to wellbeing and support tools
* A range of retail discounts and savings
* Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
* Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards
And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organization that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification Qualifications
* Some experience caring for older people
* Excellent communication skills
* Compassionate, can-do approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
* Name: Barchester Healthcare
* Address: Bromley, BR2 7BX
https://www.barchester.com/
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