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Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 28 April 2025

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Job summary

This role as a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Seaford offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of care home residents. You'll provide compassionate, high-quality support and companionship, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring the well-being of each individual. It's a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills and build a fulfilling career in the care sector.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for providing exceptional care and support to residents throughout the night shift. This will involve assisting with personal care, administering medication, monitoring residents' conditions, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. You'll work closely with the nursing team to implement care plans and deliver personalized care tailored to each resident's needs. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact are essential for this role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a network of care homes and assisted living facilities, they are dedicated to delivering personalized care and support that enhances the lives of their residents. The company is committed to investing in its employees, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional development.

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1249874350

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Seaford

BN25 3DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEIn 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEIn 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

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need to have previous experience in caring for older people. A caring and compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn and develop your skills are also essential. The company will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need to have previous experience in caring for older people. A caring and compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn and develop your skills are also essential. The company will provide the necessary training to help you thrive 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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Seaford

BN25 3DG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Seaford

BN25 3DG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1249874350

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Seaford

BN25 3DG


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