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,
Main duties of the job This position involves working flexibly as a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring residents receive the quality care and support they deserve each day. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing meaningful moments with residents. The role offers a fulfilling environment where every day is different, presenting varied and rewarding experiences. As a Bank Care Assistant, you'll support residents' needs, follow care plans, and ensure they have dedicated one-on-one time. The position requires prior experience in caring for older individuals, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider in the UK's healthcare sector, offering a wide range of services and support for individuals in need of care. The company places a high value on providing quality care for residents in their facilities, knowing the importance of compassion and dedication in creating a comfortable and supportive environment. They not only offer competitive pay but also emphasize the importance of staff development through numerous free learning and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare acknowledges the significance of flexibility for their staff, understanding the diverse needs and demands of personal schedules. The organization also prioritizes the growth of its employees, providing career development opportunities within a community-focused work setting.
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
Experience in caring for older individuals and excellent communication skills are required. A compassionate and empathetic approach is essential for delivering the highest standard of care and support.
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
Cambridge
CB25 9BX
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)