About this role
Job summary This role as a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Ludlow offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents. You'll be responsible for providing high-quality care and support, ensuring the residents' daily needs are met with compassion and dedication. This part-time position, working 24 hours per week on nights, provides a competitive hourly rate and an excellent benefits package.
Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include assisting residents with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and ensuring residents receive the care they deserve. You'll work closely with the care team to follow individualized care plans, offer one-on-one time with residents, and contribute to a fulfilling and rewarding environment. This role requires empathy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a focus on person-centered care, they operate a network of care homes and healthcare facilities across the country. Barchester is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment for their employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
Part time - 24 hours per week on nightsAs 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 considered for this role, you'll need previous experience in caring for older people, a compassionate and can-do attitude, and strong communication skills. Barchester 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
Ludlow
SY8 1LS
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)