About this role
Job summary This is a role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester Healthcare care home, where you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to elderly residents. You will assist with daily living activities, offer companionship, and create great moments and memories for the residents. It's a rewarding and fulfilling role that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of the people you care for.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily activities, such as helping with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one attention. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, a compassionate and empathetic approach, and excellent communication skills to thrive in this role. Barchester Healthcare will provide you with all the necessary training and development to succeed.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centered care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for their residents. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including training, wellbeing support, and opportunities for career development.
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
To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people and a genuine passion for providing excellent care. Strong communication skills and a compassionate, warm-hearted approach are also 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Poynton
SK10 4NT
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)