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 receiv
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure 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 with the residents. It is an opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment where every day will be different. Your tasks could vary from supporting residents with their food and drink to following care plans and ensuring that each resident receives one-to-one time. To join as a Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, alongside a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach are crucial as you will deliver the highest standard of care and support for all the residents. In return, the company provides all the necessary training to thrive in this role, a competitive rate of pay, and a range of rewards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a highly regarded provider of care services, primarily focusing on delivering high-quality care for older adults in various settings, including care homes and hospitals. The organisation places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents, including nursing care, dementia care, and residential care. The organisation is committed to professional development and offers extensive training to help staff enhance their skills and advance their careers. Barchester Healthcare also places a significant focus on employee wellbeing, offering a comprehensive rewards package and numerous benefits, including retail discounts, a wellness support system, and recognition awards. This commitment to both high-quality care and employee satisfaction has established Barchester Healthcare as a leader in the care sector.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Some experience in caring for older people, can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathy, compassion, and dedication.
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
Oxted
RH8 0NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)