About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE 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 YOU To 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 PACKAGE
Main duties of the job As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you are expected to help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This role involves assisting with daily activities, offering companionship, and sharing valuable moments with residents. The position promises varied and rewarding work, ranging from supporting residents with basic needs like food and drink to ensuring personalized one-on-one time with each resident. It is an opportunity to leverage your skills meaningfully and further advance your career. Candidates must have prior experience caring for older individuals, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and exhibit a compassionate approach. Along with competitive pay, the role promises flexibility and extensive learning and development opportunities, emphasizing the growth of employees. The nature of the bank position requires covering shifts as needed for leave or sickness, resulting in variable working hours and days.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality care homes in the UK, focusing on ensuring residents receive exemplary care and support in a compassionate environment. The organisation values dedication, compassion, and skill development, offering extensive training for employees to thrive and grow in their careers. Barchester Healthcare is committed to creating a supportive workplace that prioritizes both employees and residents' well-being. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, the organisation offers a competitive salary and flexible working conditions, placing significant emphasis on the personal and professional growth of its staff. The company aims to maintain high standards by ensuring quality care and support for residents, embodying the kind of care one would expect for their loved ones.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in caring for older people, effective communication skills, 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
Epsom
KT17 4QB
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)