About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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. With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Car
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Mansfield, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing high-standard care to residents with diverse needs, such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehabilitation, and Huntington's disease. Your role will include supporting daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring quality care through individual attention. Each day will offer varied and rewarding challenges. Successful candidates will have experience caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate nature. Barchester offers competitive pay, free training, and sector-leading benefits, including retail discounts, employee rewards, and well-being support. This role does not require professional registration but does require a DBS check.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and services committed to delivering the highest standards of care. With a focus on delivering compassionate, person-centred care, Barchester offers a range of services to support individuals with complex needs, including dementia care and neurorehabilitation. The organisation strives to create welcoming environments with a strong sense of community, supported by a team of dedicated and skilled professionals. Barchester invests in training and development, offering career progression opportunities, and values the contributions of its staff, providing comprehensive benefits and support packages to ensure employees feel valued and rewarded.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease.
Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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.
With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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
To join as a Care Assistant, you need some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. While formal qualifications are not specified, the role requires a compassionate and empathetic nature. Successful applicants will receive all necessary training and development required for the role.
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
Mansfield
NG18 4XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)