About this role
Job summary The position of Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing essential support and care to residents in a care home setting. Based in Stoke on Trent, this permanent role offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals dedicated to enhancing the daily lives of older residents. As a Care Assistant, one will engage in a variety of tasks including helping with daily living activities, offering companionship, and ensuring residents receive the necessary care and attention. The role requires a compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high standards of care. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training and offers a competitive rate of pay along with additional rewards. If you are someone who finds fulfillment in caring for others and making a difference, this role would be ideal for you.
Main duties of the job 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 us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care services, operating care homes across the region. With a strong commitment to offering the highest standards of care, they prioritize the wellbeing of their residents by providing supportive and compassionate environments. Barchester is dedicated to fostering a workplace that not only emphasizes excellent care for residents but also focuses on the growth and development of their staff. Employees benefit from extensive training programs and a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward dedication and service excellence. Barchester Healthcare continues to be a leader in the care industry, driven by the values of kindness, respect, and integrity.
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
To join as a Care Assistant, some experience in caring for older people is required. Candidates should demonstrate a can-do attitude and possess excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are essential to succeed in this 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.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Stoke on Trent
ST6 5QS
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)