About this role
Job summary The role of a Care Assistant - Bank at Barchester Healthcare in Kettering offers a unique and flexible opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly. This part-time temporary position allows you to work in various shifts, providing much-needed support during times of absence, such as annual or sick leave. As a Care Assistant, you will play an integral role in ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care and support, helping them enjoy their day-to-day life with dignity and comfort. The job requires a compassionate and dedicated approach, with the chance to engage in meaningful work and develop your career within one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. With competitive pay and ample learning opportunities, working as a Bank Care Assistant is both a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
Main duties of the job This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 us Barchester Healthcare is renowned for being one of the UK's leading care providers. The organisation is dedicated to delivering top-notch care services and ensuring the personal and professional development of its staff. Known for its commitment to high-quality care, Barchester takes pride in offering flexible working arrangements and ample learning and development opportunities for their staff. By joining Barchester Healthcare, employees become part of an esteemed team that prioritises both the wellbeing of residents and the growth of its workforce. Through its supportive environment, Barchester ensures that all employees are equipped with the necessary skills and training required to thrive in their roles, reflecting a firm commitment to healthcare excellence.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To join as a Bank Care Assistant, experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are 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
Kettering
NN15 7JZ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)