Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 24 May 2025

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Job summary

This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Carmarthen. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living, and ensuring a fulfilling and comfortable environment. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily activities, such as personal care, meals, and social engagement. You will work closely with the care team to follow personalized care plans and deliver a compassionate and person-centered approach. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent communication skills, a caring nature, and a commitment to providing the highest standard of care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and retirement communities. The organization is committed to delivering outstanding care and support to its residents, with a focus on creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Barchester Healthcare invests heavily in the professional development of its staff, providing comprehensive training and opportunities for career progression.

Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1267880994

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Carmarthen

SA31 3HP


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 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 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 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

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. You should be able to demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care. While formal qualifications are not essential, any relevant training or certifications in health and social care would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. You should be able to demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care. While formal qualifications are not essential, any relevant training or certifications in health and social care would be an advantage.

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

Carmarthen

SA31 3HP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Carmarthen

SA31 3HP


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

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1267880994

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Carmarthen

SA31 3HP


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