About this role
Job summary This is a Bank Care Assistant role at a Barchester care home, where you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents. You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and ensure residents receive the care they deserve. It's a flexible and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older people.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Care Assistant, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one time. You will need to have experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. You will also need to demonstrate compassion and empathy to deliver the highest standard of care. The role offers competitive pay, flexibility, and opportunities for professional development.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating a network of care homes across the country. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, and offer a range of benefits and development opportunities to their employees.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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 eligible for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. No formal qualifications are required, but you will need to demonstrate the necessary skills and personal qualities to excel in this role.
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
Stone
ST15 8SQ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)