About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE 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 ca
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll have the vital role of helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities and providing support and companionship. Expect to engage in varied and rewarding tasks, such as supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives individual attention. To join the team, you must possess some experience in caring for older people, exhibit a can-do approach, and have excellent communication skills. Your warm-hearted and compassionate approach will be key in delivering the highest standard of care. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits, including free training and development, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and various employee rewards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, focusing on quality and compassion in every aspect of its operations. Committed to delivering the highest standards of care, Barchester Healthcare ensures that its residents receive the support and attention they need to enjoy each day fully. The organisation offers a rewarding environment where employees can utilize their skills meaningfully and develop their careers. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes staff training and development, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a dedication to employee wellbeing and recognition, the company offers a sector-leading benefits package, including training opportunities, support tools, retail discounts, and extensive rewards and recognition programs. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to creating a fulfilling workplace where staff are valued and residents receive the best possible care.
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
Experience in caring for older people and excellent communication skills. A compassionate approach is essential.
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
Poynton
SK10 4NT
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)