About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE 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 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: 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.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, offering both support and companionship to residents, and sharing wonderful moments and memories. It provides an opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion into a fulfilling environment. Each day is unique, offering varied and rewarding tasks. Responsibilities include supporting residents with their meals and drinks, adhering to care plans, and ensuring each resident receives personalized one-on-one time. To succeed, you need to have a caring nature for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a compassionate approach are crucial for delivering the highest standard of care. We provide necessary training to thrive in this role. In return for your dedication, you'll receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including free training, access to wellbeing support tools, and various discounts.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider dedicated to offering exceptional care and support to older adults. They operate numerous care homes and centers focused on delivering high-quality care tailored to meet the specific needs of residents. Barchester Healthcare values dedication, compassion, and a warm-hearted approach to care, ensuring that every resident receives personalized attention and support. They believe in providing an environment that fosters excellent communication and empathy, allowing residents to enjoy each day to the fullest. As part of their commitment to their team members, Barchester Healthcare offers comprehensive training and development programs, enabling staff to refine their skills and further their careers. They also recognize and reward dedication and hard work through competitive pay rates and sector-leading benefits, including access to wellbeing tools, employee recognition programs, and discounts. Barchester Healthcare is an organization that truly values both its residents and staff, creating a supportive and rewarding environment for all.
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 PACKAGE
In 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 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
Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, compassionate approach
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
Carmarthen
SA31 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)