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 compassio
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, offering support and companionship, and creating memories with residents. The role is dynamic, with varied tasks including supporting residents with meals and personal care. The position offers a chance to utilize your skills in a fulfilling environment and develop your career. To qualify, you should have experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. Training is provided for this permanent position, which offers sector-leading benefits including a competitive hourly rate, retail discounts, and employee rewards. This role is ideal for those who wish to use their caregiving skills where they truly make a difference.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care home services in the UK, known for delivering high-quality care to residents. With a focus on providing a safe, supportive, and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff, Barchester operates numerous care homes across the country. The organization is committed to offering person-centered care, ensuring residents' needs and preferences are met with compassion and professionalism. Barchester values its employees, offering them development opportunities and comprehensive training to thrive in their roles. Employees benefit from a supportive workplace with access to wellbeing tools and a range of perks including competitive salaries, retail discounts, and reward schemes. As a Care Assistant, you'll be part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of older people, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve.
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, excellent communication skills, 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
Washington
NE38 8HZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)