About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As 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 YOU To 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
Main duties of the job This position offers a casual, part-time opportunity with flexible working hours. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents by ensuring they receive quality care and support. The responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and sharing memorable moments. This role promises a rewarding and varied experience, with tasks ranging from helping residents with meals to ensuring they have personal time according to their care plans. Ideal candidates are required to have some experience in caring for older individuals, coupled with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. Compassion and empathy are crucial for this role to deliver the highest standards of care and support. In return, a supportive environment with training opportunities is provided, encouraging personal growth and career development.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care services across the UK, known for its dedication to quality care and support. As one of the leading healthcare providers, Barchester Healthcare is committed to the professional growth of its staff, offering learning and development opportunities. The organisation prioritises delivering a fulfilling environment for both its employees and residents. The banks' roles offer a flexible approach to employment, allowing for cover as needed for situations such as annual leave or sickness. At Barchester, employee welfare is taken seriously, ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered, aligning with what one would expect for their loved ones. This supportive work environment emphasizes the importance of compassion, making it a rewarding place to work and develop a career in care.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As 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
Experience caring for older people, excellent communication skills, a warm-hearted approach, compassion
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
Chinnor
OX39 4EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)