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.
Main duties of the job 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, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories. This role offers the chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, with work as varied as it is rewarding. You could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans, to ensuring that each resident has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need some experience caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach are essential, but most importantly, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts and savings, employee rewards, and more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services to residents across the UK. Committed to delivering exceptional care standards, Barchester ensures that its residents enjoy a welcoming and comfortable environment where they can thrive. With a focus on personal development and career growth, Barchester offers excellent training and development opportunities for its workforce. Employees at Barchester are valued members of the team, and the organisation prides itself on creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. Barchester's commitment to quality care extends beyond its residents to encompass the wellbeing of its staff as well. With a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, Barchester recognises the hard work and dedication of its employees. Whether you are new to the care sector or looking to further your career, Barchester provides a range of opportunities to grow and develop your skills. By joining Barchester, you become part of a company that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of its residents and supporting the professional growth of its team members.
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 of caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, warm-hearted approach, compassion.
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
Woking
GU22 0GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)