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Job summary This is a role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, where you will help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories with the residents. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment, with varied and rewarding work. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will help residents with their daily living, providing support and companionship, and ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. Your responsibilities may include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident has one-on-one time. You will need experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality care and support to residents. They are committed to providing a supportive and fulfilling work environment for their employees, with opportunities for training and development, as well as a range of benefits and rewards. Details Date posted 18 June 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.90 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1325555824 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Dumfries DG2 9JWJob 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 join as a Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You will also need to demonstrate compassion and a warm-hearted approach to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialTo join as a Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You will also need to demonstrate compassion and a warm-hearted approach to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents. 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 Dumfries DG2 9JWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Dumfries DG2 9JWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr