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Job summary This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by providing high-quality care and support. You will assist with daily living activities, offer companionship, and help create great moments and memories for the residents. It's a chance to utilize your dedication, compassion, and communication skills in a fulfilling environment. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily needs, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives personalized one-on-one attention. Your empathy, warm-hearted approach, and commitment to delivering the highest standard of care will be essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide you with the necessary training and development to thrive in this role. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents, fostering a caring and inclusive environment. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive rewards package, including training and development opportunities, to attract and retain dedicated professionals. Details Date posted 31 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.91 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1312784499 Job locations Barchester Healthcare South Shields NE34 0LZJob description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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 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 description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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 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 Specification Qualifications EssentialTo be considered for this role, you will need to have some prior experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach are also essential. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialTo be considered for this role, you will need to have some prior experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach are also essential. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare South Shields NE34 0LZEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare South Shields NE34 0LZEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr