About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Regional Care Assistant across our Barchester complex care homes, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve and support across a 30-mile radius. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting 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. 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. With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal
Main duties of the job As a Regional Care Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting residents in Barchester's complex care homes, providing quality care and companionship while assisting with daily living activities. You'll work within a 30-mile radius, supporting residents with a range of needs, including dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab, and Huntington's disease. Every day will be varied and rewarding as you assist with everything from meal support to ensuring one-on-one time with residents. With a supportive management team, this role offers an excellent environment to use your skills meaningfully.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider, dedicated to offering exceptional services in various specialized areas, including complex care. Known for its commitment to quality, Barchester invests in skilled and compassionate individuals who contribute to enhancing the lives of residents. The organisation provides extensive training and development opportunities, supporting its staff in delivering the highest standards of care. With a wide range of sector-leading benefits, Barchester fosters a supportive and enriching work environment, prioritizing both employee and resident well-being.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Regional Care Assistant across our Barchester complex care homes, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve and support across a 30-mile radius. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease.
Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting 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. 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.
With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.
ABOUT YOU To join us as a Regional Care Assistant in complex care, 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 roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are essential. Empathy, a warm-hearted approach, and compassion are necessary to provide the highest standard of care and support.
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
Darlington
DL1 1JF
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)