Night Care Assistant

Role description

Job summary

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. 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 YOU To 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 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 organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you are expected to help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This includes assisting with daily living, offering support and companionship, and creating memorable moments with the residents. Each day is unique, entailing various tasks ranging from supporting residents with their meals, adhering to care plans, to ensuring individualized attention for residents. The role calls for prior experience in caring for older individuals, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are crucial traits for delivering a high standard of care to residents. The company offers comprehensive training to support your career development. The rewards package includes a competitive rate of pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards, among other benefits.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent organization dedicated to providing high-quality care in its care homes. They focus on ensuring that residents enjoy their daily lives by receiving the care and support they need. Barchester Healthcare values dedication, compassion, and the ability to provide companionship and support to residents. The organization offers varied and rewarding work environments where every day is different. Barchester Healthcare is committed to the professional development of its staff, providing all the necessary training to help them thrive in their roles. They offer competitive pay rates and a rewarding benefits package, emphasizing the importance of having the same high standard of care they would expect for their loved ones. Barchester Healthcare values a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, and a warm-hearted approach, all crucial in delivering quality care to its residents.