About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE 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 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
Main duties of the job This job is a casual, part-time position offering flexible working hours. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role is to enrich each resident's day by ensuring they receive the high-quality care and support they require. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating memorable experiences. The position is varied and rewarding, involving duties such as helping residents with meals, following care plans, and providing one-on-one time to residents. Prospective candidates should have some experience in caring for the elderly, possess a positive attitude, and exhibit excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, as is a genuine compassion for providing the highest standard of care and support to residents. This job offers an opportunity to make meaningful use of your skills and develop your career in an environment that values growth and learning. The role does not require a DBS check or professional registration.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care services to those in need. The company operates numerous care homes and hospitals across the country, employing thousands of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of residents and patients. Barchester Healthcare values the growth and development of its employees, offering extensive learning and development opportunities, along with competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements. By fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for both staff and residents, the organisation aims to provide the quality care that individuals would expect for their own loved ones. As a Bank Care Assistant, you'll have the chance to contribute positively to this mission, working alongside a team of professionals who are passionate about providing the best possible care and support.
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 qualify for this position, you should have some experience in caring for older people. Essential qualities include a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted nature. Above all, you must possess the compassion necessary to deliver a high standard of care and support to residents. While the job doesn't require professional registration or a DBS check, the company places significant emphasis on training and development, providing the necessary resources to help you thrive in your role and advance your career.
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
Shoreham by Sea
BN43 6LT
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)