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 developm
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by providing the quality care and support they deserve. Your duties will include assisting with daily living, offering companionship, and sharing memorable moments. You will bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment, with each day offering work that is as varied as it is rewarding. Responsibilities include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-on-one time. The role provides an opportunity to use your skills meaningfully and advance your career. The position requires some experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, along with the compassion to deliver the highest care standards for residents. Barchester provides all necessary training, a competitive pay rate, and sector-leading benefits, such as free training and development, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and employee recognition awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care in the UK, dedicated to delivering the highest quality services to residents in their care homes. Known for their commitment to excellence, Barchester offers a wide range of services, including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care. They focus on creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents can enjoy each day to the fullest. The organization places a strong emphasis on training and development, ensuring all staff members are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide outstanding care. Barchester values compassion, dedication, and empathy and rewards its staff with competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package. Their commitment to quality care is reflected in their holistic approach, which considers not only the physical needs of residents but also their emotional and social well-being. By fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, Barchester Healthcare strives to enhance the quality of life for all its 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 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, a compassionate 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
Salisbury
SP1 1NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)