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 care and support for all our residents.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Barchester care home, your primary role will be to help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily activities, provide support and companionship, and engage in memorable moments with residents. This role offers an opportunity to bring dedication and compassion into a fulfilling environment, with varied and rewarding daily tasks. Responsibilities will include supporting residents with their meals, adhering to care plans, and ensuring each resident receives personal attention. You are encouraged to use your skills meaningfully and grow in your career. The role requires experience in caring for older people, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are key, along with the compassion necessary to provide high-quality care and support.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a highly regarded provider of care services across the UK, known for delivering high-quality care to its residents in care homes. Their mission is to provide personalized care that meets the unique needs of their residents. With a professional team dedicated to offering support and companionship, Barchester Healthcare aims to enhance the quality of life for those in their care. They offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package, underscore their commitment to employee development, and prioritize inclusivity and resident well-being in all aspects of their service. Barchester Healthcare creates a supportive and enriching work environment, encouraging employees to develop their skills and thrive in their careers.
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, excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion.
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
Huntingdon
PE29 7AF
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)