About this role
Job summary A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. 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.
Main duties of the job This position offers a rewarding opportunity to assist residents in living comfortable and fulfilling lives at Barchester care home. As a Care Assistant, your role primarily involves providing daily living support and companionship to residents, ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve. You will play a role in creating memorable and joyful moments for the residents. Working in this capacity allows you to bring your dedication, empathy, and warm-hearted nature to a fulfilling setting. Your duties will vary daily, encompassing tasks like assisting residents with meals and drinks, adhering to care plans, and spending one-on-one time with the residents. This job provides an opportunity to apply your skills meaningfully and advance your career. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including training and development for all roles, access to well-being and support tools, retail discounts, and a refer-a-friend bonus program. You will receive the necessary training to excel in this role. A £500 Welcome Bonus is also provided upon joining.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of healthcare services in the UK, offering specialized care in its various care homes and hospitals. The organization is committed to delivering quality care that meets the personal needs of each individual, ensuring they lead dignified and comfortable lives. Barchester focuses on a holistic approach to care, combining medical expertise with emotional support and engagement to enrich the lives of its residents. The company values the role of its staff, recognizing the integral part they play in maintaining high standards of care and compassion. To support its employees, Barchester provides comprehensive training and development programs, coupled with competitive benefits and rewards. They are dedicated to fostering a supportive and rewarding working environment, underpinned by their commitment to care excellence. By joining Barchester, employees become part of an organization that prioritizes the health, happiness, and well-being of both its residents and staff, emphasizing an inclusive and supportive community.
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A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.
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
Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, compassion, and a can-do 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
Ashington
NE63 8HE
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)