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

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, located in Guildford, you'll commit to supporting residents with outstanding care. Your empathetic nature and great communication skills will lead you to provide a compassionate living environment for each resident. In your day-to-day activities, you may assist residents with their meals, adhere to care plans, and ensure each individual has dedicated one-on-one time. The role promises a uniquely rewarding experience, encouraging the development of meaningful relationships with residents while enhancing your professional skills. As part of the team, you'll enjoy a competitive pay of £13.21 per hour along with beneficial training and development opportunities. Barchester offers a notable benefits package including wellbeing support tools, a range of retail discounts, and an attractive bonus scheme for friend referrals, rewarding dedication with comprehensive support and incentives.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a notable care provider, committed to delivering exceptional care and services to residents across numerous care homes. As an established name within the healthcare sector, Barchester prides itself on fostering environments of warmth, dignity, and high-quality service for individuals entrusted to their care. Featuring a diverse portfolio of facilities and care options, the organisation is dedicated to the well-being and development of its staff, ensuring robust support and professional growth avenues alongside fulfilling career paths. Through comprehensive training programs and a strong community-focused approach, Barchester underscores a core mission to enhance residents' quality of life by facilitating compassionate, skilled, and personalized care solutions. The healthcare provider's reputation is built on unwavering dedication to excellence, making significant contributions to their industry and the individuals they accommodate.