Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant at [Employer hidden]'s care home in Guildford offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of older residents. You will be responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality care and support to help residents enjoy each day, from assisting with daily living to sharing meaningful moments and creating great memories.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily activities, following care plans, and ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. This varied and rewarding role involves tasks such as helping with food and drink, providing one-on-one time, and contributing to the overall wellbeing of the residents. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate, can-do approach.

About us

[Employer hidden] is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The company invests heavily in the training and development of its staff, ensuring they have the skills and resources to thrive in their roles and provide the best possible support to residents.

Details

Job description

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required, but experience in caring for older people is essential. [Employer hidden] will provide all the necessary training to help you succeed in this role.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

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Address

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Guildford

GU4 8HN

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

Recruitment Team

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