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 support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedicati
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Grantham, you will play a vital role in helping residents enjoy their day-to-day life with the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and create lasting moments and memories with the residents. Every day is unique and rewarding, with tasks varied from supporting residents with meals to providing personalized one-to-one care. This role allows you to truly utilize your skills meaningfully while developing your career further. The ideal candidate should have some experience in caring for older individuals, possess excellent communication skills, and have a warm, compassionate approach. Barchester Healthcare offers a rewarding professional environment with comprehensive training, well-being support, retail discounts, and various bonus schemes, including Employee of the Month and long-service awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare, a renowned healthcare provider, offers high-quality care services through their care homes across various locations. They have established a reputation for delivering exceptional care and support, ensuring the well-being and quality of life for all their residents. With a commitment to providing a nurturing and fulfilling environment, Barchester Healthcare values dedication, compassion, and professionalism among their staff. Offering sector-leading benefits and rewards, Barchester prioritizes the development and welfare of its employees, providing free training, access to well-being tools, and a range of retail discounts. The organization's ethos is centered around creating a supportive and fulfilling atmosphere for both staff and residents, ensuring the highest standards of care and improving the lives of older individuals placed in their trust.
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 and excellent communication skills are essential.
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
Grantham
NG31 8AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)