Job summary This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Melbourn. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring their well-being. It is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Your duties will include assisting with daily living tasks, offering companionship, and creating great moments and memories with the residents. You will follow individual care plans and ensure that each resident receives one-on-one attention. This is a varied and rewarding role that will allow you to put your caring and empathetic skills to meaningful use. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and specialist services in the UK. With a focus on delivering the highest quality of care, the organisation is committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. Details Date posted 17 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.20 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1304768729 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Melbourn SG8 6FY 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. You should possess excellent communication skills, a compassionate nature, and a can-do attitude. The employer will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this position. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. You should possess excellent communication skills, a compassionate nature, and a can-do attitude. The employer will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this position. 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 Melbourn SG8 6FY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Melbourn SG8 6FY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Barchester Healthcare, SG8 6FY Melbourn, United Kingdom