About this role
Job summary 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
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, the role involves supporting residents in a care home setting, ensuring they receive quality care and support to enjoy each day. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, providing companionship, and sharing memorable moments with the residents. The job is diverse and rewarding, offering opportunities to support residents with food and drink, follow care plans, and ensure each resident has one-on-one time. The role requires dedication and compassion, with a focus on delivering high standards of care. Experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills are essential. Training and development are provided to help Care Assistants thrive in their roles. Barchester also offers a competitive salary and a benefits package, including retail discounts, a refer-a-friend bonus scheme, and employee rewards. This role is suited for individuals wanting to utilize their people skills in a fulfilling environment.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating various care homes and healthcare services. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to residents, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives. Barchester strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment where residents receive high-quality, personalized care tailored to their needs. The organization values its employees, offering various training and development opportunities to help staff excel in their roles. Barchester Healthcare is known for its focus on quality, innovation, and outstanding service delivery. The organization takes pride in its committed and compassionate workforce dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those they care for. By fostering a supportive work culture and investing in its staff, Barchester Healthcare aims to maintain its reputation as a trusted and reliable care provider, ensuring that residents receive the care standards they expect for their loved ones.
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, a compassionate and empathetic 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
Denmead
PO7 6XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)