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 Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring residents of the care home receive unparalleled care and support, making their daily lives as enjoyable as possible. This involves aiding in daily tasks, providing companionship, and living up to the high standard of personal care the residents deserve. The role offers a diverse range of responsibilities daily, from assisting residents with meals and drinks to following care plans meticulously and ensuring residents have one-on-one time. You are expected to have had some experience with caring for older individuals, possess a positive and proactive attitude, coupled with excellent communication skills. Compassion and empathy are vital attributes necessary for delivering quality care. In recognition of your commitment and hard work, the company promises not only a competitive hourly wage but also a range of benefits including ongoing training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and various rewards acknowledging your dedication.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned company dedicated to providing high-quality care and support within their numerous care homes across the region. They are committed to ensuring that every resident receives the personal care and attention reflective of the care they'd expect for their own loved ones. Barchester prides itself on creating a warm and fulfilling environment both for the residents and for their staff, recognizing the importance of compassion, dedication, and professionalism in care services. The organisation is also remarkable for its sector-leading benefits package, which includes comprehensive training programs, wellbeing support, numerous discounts and financial incentives for staff, a reflection of its commitment to not only the welfare of its clients but also its employees. Barchester is justly recognized for fostering a workplace culture that values continuous professional growth and employee recognition through rewards and awards. By joining Barchester, one becomes part of a compassionate team, passionate about enhancing the lives of those in their care.
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 PACKAGEIn 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' 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, good communication skills, compassionate nature, willingness to undergo training
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
Taunton
TA1 5HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)