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 dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories. Every day will be different, undertaking work that is varied and rewarding. You could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink to following care plans and ensuring each resident has one-to-one time. You'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are important, and in return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay and benefits, free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts and savings, unlimited referrals with the Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a healthcare company that operates a network of care homes across the UK. They are known for providing quality care services to their residents, aiming to create a supportive and fulfilling environment. Their care homes offer various services, including residential care, nursing care, respite care, and dementia care. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes the importance of compassionate and dedicated staff in ensuring the well-being of their residents. They provide their employees with training and development opportunities to thrive in their roles. Barchester also offers a range of benefits and rewards to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their staff. Working at Barchester means being part of a team committed to delivering the highest standard of care and support, ensuring that residents feel valued and respected.
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 of caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted 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
Cambridge
CB25 9BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)