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 standar
Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play a vital role in helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and share memorable moments with residents. This role is an opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion into a fulfilling environment. Each day will be different, involving tasks that range from supporting residents with their food and drink to following care plans and providing one-on-one time. This position allows you to apply your skills meaningfully and develop your career further. Joining as a Care Assistant requires some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warmth will be evident, combined with the compassion required to deliver the highest standard of care to all residents. Barchester offers training and development, a wellbeing and support package, retail discounts, and bonuses.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services, dedicated to ensuring residents receive exceptional care and support. At Barchester care homes, a team of committed professionals provides a variety of services tailored to residents' needs, ensuring they enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling day-to-day life. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on creating environments where residents feel safe and valued, supported by a team that is compassionate and motivated to deliver outstanding care. With a focus on training and development, Barchester offers its staff the opportunity to grow professionally while making meaningful contributions to the lives of residents. The organization's rewards package includes training, wellness support, and various employee incentives, demonstrating a commitment to the wellbeing and growth of its staff. Working for Barchester Healthcare means being part of a community that values dedication, professionalism, and delivering high-quality 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 PACKAGEIn 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'
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, a can-do attitude, 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
Derby
DE73 5XE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)