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 includi
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will play an integral role by helping residents enjoy their day-to-day life, ensuring they receive quality care and support, and sharing positive experiences with them. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, managing individual care plans, and ensuring residents have personal one-to-one time. Candidates should have some experience caring for older people, possess a positive and proactive approach, and have strong communication skills. Empathy and compassion are crucial qualities sought after for this role. The organisation offers training to help employees thrive in their position. Benefits include free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and rewards for Employee of the Month as well as Long Service Awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care services in the UK, offering a range of healthcare services across various facilities such as care homes and hospitals. They are committed to ensuring the health, wellbeing, and happiness of their residents and patients by delivering personalised and holistic care. Their network of dedicated professionals includes care assistants who are fundamental in providing daily support to elderly residents. Barchester Healthcare values its staff highly, recognising and rewarding their commitment to residents through various incentives and developmental opportunities. The organisation prides itself on creating fulfilling environments for both residents and staff, emphasising the importance of compassion, respect, and empowerment in its care delivery model. Through consistent training and support, Barchester aims to foster professional growth and exceptional care standards.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are required. Empathy and compassion are essential for delivering high-quality care.
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
Southampton
SO30 2ZS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)