About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 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 and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
Main duties of the job This role involves being a Care Assistant in a Barchester care home, helping residents enjoy their daily lives by ensuring they receive quality care and support. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, providing companionship, and sharing memorable moments. The job offers a chance to bring dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment, with varying daily tasks such as assisting with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring the residents receive personalized one-on-one time. The role requires experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a compassionate approach are essential. In return, comprehensive training is provided alongside a competitive salary and a benefits package including free training, development opportunities, wellbeing support, retail discounts, and referral bonuses.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a care provider focused on delivering high-quality care to older adults in care homes. They prioritize the well-being of their residents, ensuring they enjoy their lives with dignity and respect through personalized care. Barchester offers flexible roles that cater to the needs of residents, requiring staff who are dedicated and compassionate. The organization supports its employees through comprehensive training and a range of benefits and rewards, reflecting its commitment to both residents and staff. Barchester values empathy, communication, and a can-do attitude in its employees and encourages the use of people's skills in meaningful and rewarding ways. With a focus on high standards of care, Barchester ensures its employees are well-trained and motivated, providing a fulfilling work environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 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 PACKAGEIn 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in caring for older people. Excellent communication skills. A can-do 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
Preston
PR2 9GA
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)