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 o
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you will play a crucial role in helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living activities, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories with them. Each day will bring new challenges and rewarding experiences. Your tasks may include supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives individual attention. This position offers an opportunity to apply your skills in a meaningful way and advance your career. You should have some experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy, warmth, and compassion are crucial, as you aim to deliver the highest standard of care to the residents. In return, you will receive competitive pay, comprehensive training, and various benefits, including access to wellbeing and support tools and a range of retail discounts.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider committed to creating a thriving and supportive environment for both residents and employees. They have a strong emphasis on person-centered care, ensuring residents receive high-quality support and companionship in a caring and fulfilling environment. Barchester operates numerous care homes across the country and is known for its dedication to the wellbeing of its residents and staff. They offer extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring employees have the skills needed to thrive in their roles. Barchester also values their staff by providing competitive pay, rewards, and additional benefits such as retail discounts, wellbeing support tools, and long service awards. Barchester's commitment is towards not only providing excellent care but also foster a rewarding workplace for their staff, creating a place where kindness, dedication, and compassion are at the heart of everything they do.
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
Some experience of caring for older people, can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathy, and warm-hearted 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
Dunfermline
KY12 0BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)