About this role
Job summary This role involves working as a Care Assistant in a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare, located in Carlisle. The position is permanent and offers a salary of £13.21 per hour. As a Care Assistant, the candidate will help residents live their lives to the fullest by providing quality care, support, and companionship. This role requires a compassionate and dedicated individual who has some experience in the care of older people, excellent communication skills, and a can-do approach. The work is varied and offers opportunities for personal development and a rewarding career in a fulfilling environment.
Main duties of the job 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. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. 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. REWARDS PACKAGE: In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus a sector-leading benefits package including Free training and development, a range of retail discounts, and more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned company providing healthcare services, with a strong focus on delivering quality care in residential as well as nursing care homes. The organisation is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and happiness of both their residents and staff. With a range of care homes across the UK, Barchester Healthcare places a high value on training and developing their staff, ensuring a rewarding environment for career growth. They offer an extensive rewards package, encouraging both professional and personal development while maintaining high standards of care across their facilities.
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, 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
Carlisle
CA2 7PW
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)