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
Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a vital role in helping residents enjoy each day by providing them with quality care and support. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and creating memorable moments for residents. You will be responsible for ensuring that each resident receives the care and attention they deserve, from supporting them with food and drink to following their individual care plans. A key aspect of this role is bringing compassion, dedication, and a warm-hearted approach to a rewarding and varied environment. You will contribute to meaningful work and have opportunities to develop your career, with free training and a range of benefits provided. You should have some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a can-do attitude.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable provider of care homes, renowned for its commitment to offering quality care to residents. The organisation strives to create an environment where residents can lead fulfilling lives with the support and care they need. At Barchester, care assistants play a crucial role in helping residents enjoy each day by providing companionship, attending to their needs, and creating engaging experiences. The company supports its staff with training, development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver exceptional care. Barchester values dedication and compassion in its staff and rewards them through various incentives, such as referral bonuses and long service awards. Their focus on quality reflects the care standards they aim to provide for loved ones.
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 PACKAGEIn 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills
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
Falmouth
TR11 2EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)