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.
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 the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, provide support and companionship while sharing great moments and memories. Every day will be different, offering a chance to engage in varied and rewarding work. Responsibilities include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident. To join, you'll need some experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are essential, and in return, Barchester provides all the training you need to thrive. The rewards include competitive pay and sector-leading benefits like free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services, operating over 200 care homes and seven registered hospitals across the UK. Founded in 1992, the company focuses on providing tailored care and support to individuals, fostering a warm, friendly community for residents and staff alike. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on delivering quality care services through a dedicated team of professionals trained to the highest standards. The organisation offers a wide range of care services, including residential, dementia, respite, and nursing care, ensuring residents receive the appropriate level of care. Supporting career development, Barchester provides staff with continuous training and growth opportunities, rewarding commitment and dedication through their comprehensive benefits package. Barchester aims to maintain a caring environment that reflects the quality care they expect for their loved ones, promoting a positive atmosphere for both residents and employees.
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, empathy, and a 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
Gosmore
SG4 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)