Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

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Job summary

This is a role as a Night Care Assistant at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Shrewsbury. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and creating a nurturing and compassionate environment. It is a permanent, full-time position that offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the well-being and comfort of residents during the overnight hours. This includes providing assistance with personal care, administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and offering companionship and emotional support. You will work closely with the nursing team to implement care plans and ensure that each resident's needs are met. The role requires excellent communication skills, a compassionate nature, and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for its residents, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers a range of training and development opportunities, as well as a competitive benefits package.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.04 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1272854998

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Shrewsbury

SY3 8PP


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.

#3231

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.

#3231

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have previous experience in caring for older people, a caring and compassionate nature, and excellent communication skills. You should also be able to work well as part of a team and be willing to undergo any necessary training to thrive in the role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have previous experience in caring for older people, a caring and compassionate nature, and excellent communication skills. You should also be able to work well as part of a team and be willing to undergo any necessary training to thrive in the 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

Shrewsbury

SY3 8PP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Shrewsbury

SY3 8PP


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

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.04 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1272854998

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Shrewsbury

SY3 8PP


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