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 Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by providing the quality care and support they deserve. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, offering support and companionship, and sharing memorable moments. The role entails a variety of tasks, ensuring each resident has one-to-one time and support with food and drink, as outlined in their care plans. This position provides an excellent opportunity to apply skills meaningfully and advance your career. Candidates should have some experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Above all, the role requires empathy, compassion, and a warm-hearted approach to providing high standards of care. Barchester Healthcare offers free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and recognition through employee rewards and long service awards. It is a fulfilling environment where dedication is well rewarded, making it a great place for those who want to make a difference.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of quality care facilities, operating numerous care homes and hospitals across the UK. Established with a commitment to offering unparalleled services, Barchester is dedicated to ensuring that each resident receives personalised care tailored to their needs. The homes are designed to provide comfortable and safe environments where residents can feel at home while receiving the level of care they require. Barchester focuses on recruitment and training, ensuring that all staff members, from care assistants to healthcare professionals, receive ongoing supports in a cohesive and rewarding environment. The organisation places great emphasis on an empathetic approach and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of both residents and their families. Barchester Healthcare continues to lead the sector with an emphasis on innovation, quality, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their loved ones while fostering continued growth and development for its staff.
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, compassion, 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
Gateshead
NE9 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)