Caregiver for Older Adults

1 week ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time

At Barchester Healthcare, we offer a rewarding career as a Care Assistant, where you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

About the Role

This is a temporary position to cover maternity until October 2024. As a Care Assistant, you'll provide quality care and support to our residents, assisting with daily living activities and promoting their independence.

Main Responsibilities
  • Support residents with their food and drink
  • Follow care plans to ensure the highest standard of care
  • Provide one-to-one time with residents to promote companionship and social interaction
About You

To be successful in this role, 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.

What We Offer

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay (£25,000 - £30,000 per annum), 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'

We're committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment. 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.



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