About this role
Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their daily needs are met, and fostering a warm and compassionate environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people, with opportunities for training and career development.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will assist residents with daily living activities, such as providing support with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives dedicated one-on-one time. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a genuine compassion for delivering the highest standard of care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering personalized care and support to residents. The organization is committed to investing in its staff, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering a positive work environment.
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, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills are required. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the company will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in the role.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Wisbech
PE13 3EP
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)