About this role
Job summary The Care Assistant role at a Barchester care home in Newport is designed for compassionate individuals looking for a flexible, fulfilling position in healthcare support. This temporary bank position involves delivering high-quality care to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and providing companionship. The role is ideal for candidates seeking a flexible schedule, as work hours may vary based on the facility's needs. With a focus on empathy and dedication, the Care Assistant position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth with free training and development provided by Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider in UK healthcare.
Main duties of the job This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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. 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.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, known for their commitment to offering quality care that one would expect for their loved ones. They prioritize the growth and development of their employees, providing ample opportunities for learning and advancement. Barchester Healthcare aims to create a supportive and nurturing environment, not only for the residents in their care but also for their staff. With a focus on innovation and quality, they offer more than just employment but a place for professional growth and job satisfaction in the healthcare industry.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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 Bank 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, with the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care. In return, all the training you need to thrive in the position will be provided.
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
Newport
PO30 2EP
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)