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 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' rew
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. In this role, you'll assist with daily living, providing support, companionship, and sharing great moments and memories. It's an opportunity to bring dedication and compassion into a fulfilling environment, with every day being different and work that is varied and rewarding. Responsibilities include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with residents. The role allows you to put your skills to meaningful use while developing your career. Experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are essential. Training will be provided to help you thrive in the role. The rewards package includes competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more. If you're looking to use your people skills in an organization that provides quality care, this is a rewarding place to be.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care homes, committed to providing high-quality care and support for its residents. With facilities located across the country, Barchester Healthcare aims to ensure that each resident receives personalized care tailored to their individual needs. The organization places great emphasis on the importance of compassion, dedication, and professionalism in delivering care. Employees are offered a supportive environment where they can grow and develop their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. Additionally, Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver the highest standards of care. The company fosters a culture of support, respect, and excellence, encouraging staff to share great moments and create cherished memories with residents. Barchester is also vigilant in maintaining sector-leading benefits and rewards for its employees, reinforcing its commitment to the well-being and professional growth of its team.
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 can-do approach, and a compassionate 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
Hailey Nr Witney
OX29 9UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)