About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE Full time 36hrs contract. 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 Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role will involve helping residents enjoy their day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating memorable experiences. Your tasks will be varied, ranging from supporting residents with their meals and following care plans to ensuring one-on-one time with each resident. This position offers the opportunity to apply your skills in a meaningful way and advance your career. To be considered for this role, you should have some experience caring for older individuals, possess excellent communication skills, and have a compassionate nature necessary for delivering the highest standard of care. In return, Barchester Healthcare provides competitive pay along with a sector-leading benefits and rewards package that includes free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, among other incentives.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable company dedicated to providing quality care in care home settings. They prioritize high standards of care and support, ensuring that residents have a fulfilling experience every day. Barchester Healthcare values the dedication and compassion of their staff and offers comprehensive training and development opportunities to help employees thrive in their roles. The organization promotes a rewarding and supportive work environment where staff members can apply their skills meaningfully, contributing to the wellbeing of residents. With a competitive salary and a wide array of sector-leading benefits, Barchester Healthcare ensures that their care assistants are well-compensated for their hard work and commitment to excellent care for the elderly.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
Full time 36hrs contract.
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 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 nature.
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
Banbury
OX15 6EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)