About this role
Job summary As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare's Isleworth location, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents. This permanent position offers a salary of £13.21 per hour and involves providing care and support to residents in a care home setting. The role requires dedication, compassion, and excellent communication skills, as you will assist with daily activities, provide companionship, and ensure the residents' comfort and safety. Barchester Healthcare offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for training and development, along with a comprehensive rewards package including retail discounts, wellness support, and employee recognition programs.
Main duties of the job 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 care and support for all our residents. In return, we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care in the UK, offering high-quality care services in care homes and other healthcare settings. The company is committed to delivering person-centered care and support, ensuring the dignity, respect, and wellbeing of all residents. At Barchester, you will work in a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive and grow professionally. The organisation values dedication, compassion, and a strong personal commitment to improving the lives of those they care for. Employees are offered continuous training, development opportunities, and a comprehensive rewards package, making it an excellent place for career progression.
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.
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
Isleworth
TW7 6UH
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)