About this role
Job summary 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
Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Braunton, you will play an essential role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents. You will be tasked with providing high-quality care and support, helping residents with daily living activities, and ensuring they have opportunities for companionship and meaningful interactions. This role requires a warm-hearted, empathetic individual with some experience caring for older people. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature are essential. Barchester Healthcare offers competitive compensation and benefits, including training and development opportunities, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and recognition programs like Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Our commitment is to provide a fulfilling and rewarding environment similar to the care you would expect for your loved ones.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality nursing, residential, and respite care. Committed to delivering the best possible care for its residents, Barchester Healthcare values dedication and compassion in its staff. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and grow professionally within a supportive environment. The organisation is known for its sector-leading benefits and rewards, including comprehensive training, development opportunities, and recognition programs. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on creating a fulfilling and rewarding workplace, which is reflected in its efforts to support the well-being of both residents and staff members. By joining Barchester Healthcare, employees become part of an organisation that prioritizes care and compassion, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the residents.
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 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, compassionate and empathetic nature.
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
Braunton
EX33 2LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)