About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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-heart
Main duties of the job This job for a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves working in a care home environment where you will assist residents with daily living activities, provide support and companionship, and help create memorable experiences. The role is casual and part-time, offering flexibility in hours tailored to cover for periods such as annual leave or sick leave. You will aid in serving food and drink, follow care plans, and ensure residents receive one-to-one time. The job requires a caring individual with some experience in elderly care and excellent communication skills. Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay, continuous training, and development opportunities to grow within the company. This role emphasizes empathy and a can-do attitude, ensuring that residents receive the compassionate care and support they need. It is a rewarding opportunity for those who wish to use their skills in a meaningful way while gaining experience and developing their career further in the healthcare sector.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, dedicated to providing personalized care and support in a variety of settings, including residential care homes and nursing homes. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of their residents and patients. Barchester Healthcare values the growth and development of its staff, offering extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The organization is committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment for its employees, ensuring they can provide compassionate care to those in need. With a focus on both physical and emotional wellbeing, Barchester Healthcare aims to create a homely atmosphere where residents can feel safe and comfortable, experiencing moments of joy and companionship daily.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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
Some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are required. Empathy and compassion are essential attributes.
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
Grantham
NG31 8AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)