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 su
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living activities, provide support, offer companionship, and share wonderful moments with the residents. This role provides an opportunity to bring dedication and compassion into a fulfilling environment, with varied and rewarding work every day. Responsibilities include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-on-one time with each resident. Qualifications needed include experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are crucial, with the main emphasis on delivering the highest standard of care and support. In return, training and development opportunities are provided, along with a competitive salary and benefits package, including retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and rewards for outstanding performance.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a well-established provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a strong commitment to delivering the best care, Barchester operates care homes and hospitals with a focus on residential care, dementia care, and nursing care. The company prides itself on its person-centered approach, ensuring that each resident receives tailored care to meet their individual needs. Barchester invests in their staff, providing comprehensive training and development opportunities to equip them with the necessary skills for their roles. The organisation values dedication, compassion, and a commitment to high standards, creating an environment where both residents and staff feel valued and supported. Barchester's commitment to quality care is reflected in their numerous awards and recognitions, making them a reputable choice for individuals seeking care services for their loved ones.
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 of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills.
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
Bath
BS39 7BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)