About this role
Job summary The role of a Night Care Assistant at Barchester care homes involves providing high-quality care and support to residents during the overnight shift. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older individuals, ensuring they receive the compassionate and personalized care they deserve.
Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as providing support with food, drink, and personal care. You will also offer companionship and engage in activities that create great moments and memories for the residents. The role is varied and rewarding, allowing you to utilize your dedication and compassion in a fulfilling environment.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to residents. The company values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, and employee recognition programs.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To be a successful Night Care Assistant, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential in providing the highest standard of care and support to all residents.
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 https://jobs.barchester.com/
Southampton
SO30 2ZS
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)