Job summary This Care Assistant role at a Barchester care home in Twickenham offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. You'll provide compassionate care and support, assisting with daily activities, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives personalized attention and companionship. This is a chance to develop your career in a fulfilling environment that values its staff and offers excellent benefits. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living needs, such as helping with food, drink, and personal care. You'll also spend one-on-one time with residents, engaging them in activities and creating great moments and memories. The role is varied and rewarding, allowing you to use your empathy, communication skills, and commitment to delivering high-quality care. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, known for its focus on person-centered care, staff development, and creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. The company is committed to providing the highest standards of care and support, and offers a range of benefits to attract and retain dedicated professionals. Date posted 03 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.71 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1295506054 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Twickenham TW1 2JB Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT 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. 0854 Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT 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. 0854 Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a successful Care Assistant, you'll need some prior experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy, compassion, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others are essential qualities for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a successful Care Assistant, you'll need some prior experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy, compassion, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others are essential qualities for 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. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Twickenham TW1 2JB Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Twickenham TW1 2JB Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Barchester Healthcare, TW1 2JB Twickenham, United Kingdom