About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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.
Main duties of the job The role of a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare is a casual, part-time position offering flexible working hours. It involves helping residents in care homes enjoy their day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating memorable experiences with residents. The work is highly varied and fulfilling, allowing for the development of meaningful skills and career progression. Applicants should have previous experience in caring for older people, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a warm-hearted and compassionate approach. In return, Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and numerous free learning and development opportunities. This role provides cover during periods of annual leave or sick leave, resulting in variable hours and days of work.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for offering quality care and support in their care homes. The organisation values the growth and development of its employees and offers numerous free learning and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing the highest standard of care, ensuring residents can enjoy each day. They focus on creating a fulfilling environment for both residents and staff alike. The organisation prides itself on being a place where staff can use their people skills effectively in a setting that reflects the quality care expected for their loved ones. As a Bank Care Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated team that contributes to the well-being of residents by delivering exceptional care and creating positive and memorable experiences.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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
Some experience of caring for older people, excellent communication skills, a can-do approach, empathy, and a compassionate nature are required. Training will be provided.
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
Chalfont St. Peter
SL9 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)