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 compa
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play an essential role in helping residents enjoy their daily lives by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with everyday living activities, provide companionship, and share memorable moments. The role is diverse and fulfilling, offering an opportunity to apply your dedication and compassion in a meaningful way. Duties can include supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, and ensuring one-on-one time with residents, all while developing your career in a rewarding environment. Experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills are essential. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are crucial, along with the compassion required to deliver the highest standard of care. In return, Barchester offers training, development, and a competitive benefits package, including retail discounts and employee rewards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable provider of care and support services within the healthcare sector, operating numerous care homes across the UK. Known for offering high-quality care tailored to the needs of their residents, Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on ensuring that each resident receives personalized and compassionate support. The organisation values its employees and invests in their development through training and career progression opportunities. With an inclusive and supportive working environment, Barchester Healthcare encourages staff to use their skills to provide exceptional care, balancing professionalism with empathetic engagement with residents. The company offers a competitive rate of pay and an extensive benefits and rewards package to its staff, fostering a rewarding workplace culture. With a commitment to quality care, Barchester Healthcare strives to create a fulfilling and enriching environment for both its residents and staff.
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, empathy, 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
Cardiff
CF3 2UQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)