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 neede
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare's care home, located in Denmead, your primary responsibility is to ensure residents receive the high-quality care and support they deserve. You will engage with residents in daily living activities, providing assistance, companionship, and creating shared memories to enhance their day-to-day experiences. This role is dynamic and fulfilling, offering diverse and rewarding tasks such as supporting residents with their meals, adhering to care plans, and ensuring each resident receives individual attention. Barchester is dedicated to helping you use your skills meaningfully while advancing your career. To be a part of the team, experience in elderly care is required, along with a positive attitude and excellent communication abilities. Essential attributes include empathy, warmth, and, most importantly, a compassionate nature to deliver top-notch care. In return, Barchester offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and a leading benefits package.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care services across the UK. The organisation is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents in various care homes and hospitals. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on creating an environment where both residents and staff feel valued and appreciated. The company invests in its employees by providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities, ensuring a skilled and dedicated workforce. Barchester is proud of its sector-leading benefits and rewards program, which aims to recognize and reward staff for their contributions and dedication. By fostering a compassionate and supportive community, Barchester Healthcare strives to set standard in care quality that matches the expectations of those they serve and their loved ones. Residents receive personalized care plans tailored to their needs, and staff are encouraged to use their interpersonal skills to enrich 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 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
Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, compassionate and empathetic 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
Denmead
PO7 6XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)