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 will play a key role in ensuring residents enjoy each day by receiving quality care and support. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing meaningful moments with residents. The position offers variety and opportunities to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career further. You will be responsible for tasks such as supporting residents with their meals and drinks, following care plans, and ensuring one-on-one time with residents. To join us as a Care Assistant, you need experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a warm-hearted, empathetic approach. The position offers a competitive rate of pay along with benefits like free training and development, access to support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and rewards for long service.
About us Barchester Healthcare is an established provider of care homes in the UK. They are dedicated to providing high standards of care and support to their residents, ensuring they enjoy a high quality of life. Barchester Healthcare values dedication, compassion, and empathy in their staff members, creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment. They offer opportunities for career development and personal growth through free training and development, and they have a strong emphasis on employee well-being. The organization offers sector-leading benefits and rewards, reflecting their commitment to their staff and the quality care they provide. Barchester Healthcare is known for its supportive culture and dedication to providing the same quality of care to its residents that one would expect for their 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 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 and a warm-hearted 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
Torquay
TQ1 1RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)