About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 In this casual, part-time role as a Night Care Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to provide high-quality care at a Barchester care home. Your role will involve helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the support and companionship they need. From assisting with daily living tasks to sharing in great moments and memories, youll be bringing dedication and compassion to a fulfilling work environment. Activities could range from supporting residents with meals and drinks to following care plans and ensuring one-on-one time. A key requirement is experience in caring for older people, with a can-do attitude and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are essential to offer the highest standard of care. Barchester provides comprehensive training, and employees benefit from a range of incentives, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support resources, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, along with Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact and further your career.
About us Barchester Healthcare is renowned for providing high-quality care to residents, primarily focusing on older adults. They emphasize a compassionate and empathetic approach in their care homes, aiming to enhance the quality of life for all residents. Barchester Healthcare offers a variety of services including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care, ensuring that each individual receives the support and attention they deserve. With a commitment to training and development, Barchester invests in their staff to enable them to thrive in their roles and deliver the best care possible. The organization is also dedicated to creating a rewarding work environment, offering numerous benefits and rewards for dedication and hard work. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on its supportive community and its dedication to providing care that meets the standards one would expect for their loved ones.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 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 PACKAGEIn 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.
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
Oulton Broad
NR32 3AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)