About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. As 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 YOU To 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 sta
Main duties of the job The role of a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. The Care Assistant will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and work to enhance the residents experiences in a fulfilling environment. Each day offers different challenges and rewards, involving assistance with food and drink, adherence to care plans, and ensuring individual attention for residents. Successful candidates will have experience in elderly care, strong communication skills, and a warm-hearted, compassionate approach. Employees will benefit from a competitive pay rate, comprehensive training, access to various support tools, and a host of rewards such as retail discounts and an Employee of the Month program.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes where dedication to high-quality care and support for residents is paramount. They offer an environment where dedication and compassion can thrive, with emphasis on resident well-being and daily enjoyment. Barchester values its employees and offers a supportive and rewarding work environment, which is underscored by a competitive benefits package. Among the rewards, employees enjoy free training, access to support tools, and a range of discounts and incentives. This organisation invests in its staff, offering numerous opportunities for career development. Barchester is an exemplar of quality care, embodying principles of empathy, respect, and commitment to excellence.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE-
A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.
As 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 PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
A £500 Golden Hello*
Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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
Some experience of caring for older people and excellent communication skills. Compassion and empathy are essential.
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
Woking
GU23 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)