About this role
Job summary 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 PACKA
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories. The role offers a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, and you can expect to undertake varied and rewarding work. As a Care Assistant, tasks may include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring that each resident has one-to-one time. It is an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. To join as a Care Assistant, some experience in caring for older people is needed, along with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, with a focus on delivering the highest standard of care. In return, all necessary training will be provided. Rewards include a competitive rate of pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes.
About us Barchester Healthcare is committed to offering the highest quality care for residents in its care homes. The company is known for its dedication to ensuring that residents enjoy each day with the appropriate care and support. They emphasize the importance of assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and creating memorable moments for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare values empathy, dedication, and compassion within its work environment, offering a fulfilling atmosphere. They provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that all staff members have access to the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. Barchester places a high priority on rewarding their staff with a competitive salary and a sector-leading benefits package, highlighting their commitment to being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry. With various awards and recognition programs, Barchester Healthcare aims to foster a supportive and rewarding workplace for all its employees.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, a can-do approach, empathy, and 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
Exmouth
EX8 4AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)