Personal Care Assistant – Barnhaven Residential Care Home (EX16 9NB)
Location: Barnhaven Residential Care Home, Tiverton, EX16 9NB
Hours: Various shifts available
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, with training and development opportunities
Barnhaven Residential Care Home is a friendly, person‑centred service located in the peaceful outskirts of Bampton. We are proud of our homely atmosphere, our strong community links, and our commitment to providing exceptional care to every resident. We are now seeking a Personal Care Assistant who shares our values of compassion, dignity, and respect.
This is a rewarding role where your empathy, skills, and dedication will directly enhance the quality of life for the individuals you support.
About the Role
As a Personal Care Assistant at Barnhaven, you will provide personalised, high‑quality care to residents with a range of needs, including dementia, mobility challenges, and end‑of‑life support. You’ll work as part of a supportive team who value kindness, professionalism, and a calm, reassuring approach.
Your role will be central to helping residents live comfortably, safely, and with dignity.
Key Duties
- Support residents with daily living tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Administer medication in line with care plans and competency training.
- Prepare nutritious meals that reflect individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Carry out light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Monitor and document residents’ health, behaviour, and progress as part of ongoing care planning.
- Implement behaviour support strategies to promote safety and emotional well‑being.
- Provide specialised dementia care, including meaningful engagement and safety supervision.
- Assist residents with transport to medical appointments; driving may be required.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver personalised care plans.
- Offer compassionate end‑of‑life or hospice support, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times.
Skills & Experience
- Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Administer medication following prescribed care plans and medical instructions
- Prepare nutritious meals in accordance with dietary requirements and preferences
- Support clients with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Monitor and document clients’ health status, behaviour, and progress as part of case management
- Implement behaviour management strategies to ensure safety and well-being
- Provide specialised care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, including engagement activities and safety supervision
- Support clients with medical appointments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop personalised care plans Assist with end-of-life or hospice care as needed, ensuring comfort and dignity Skills
Why Join Barnhaven?
- A warm, family‑feel environment where staff and residents build genuine connections.
- Supportive leadership and a team who value professionalism, kindness, and teamwork.
- Full induction, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your skills.
- A meaningful role where your contribution is recognised and valued.
- Competitive pay reflecting the importance of your work.
If you are caring, committed, and passionate about improving the lives of others, we would love to welcome you to the Barnhaven team.
Apply today and make a real difference in a place that feels like home.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
