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. 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 roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our "Refer a Friend" bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards And so much more! If you'd like to
Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a vital role in supporting residents at the Ludlow care home. The job involves assisting with daily living tasks, offering companionship, and ensuring residents receive the quality care they deserve. Your role will be diverse and fulfilling as you help residents with food, drink, and following care plans while ensuring personalized attention. You must have experience caring for older adults, possess a can-do attitude, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Compassion and empathy are essential, as you will be expected to deliver the highest standard of care. Barchester offers comprehensive training and development opportunities for this permanent position, with a competitive salary of £14.56 per hour. Employees enjoy a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, which includes free training, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, employee rewards, and more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services with a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of its residents. Known for delivering quality care in a compassionate and supportive environment, Barchester operates numerous care homes and hospitals across the UK. The company's ethos is centered around providing tailored and person-centered care that meets the individual needs of each resident. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and invests in training and development to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care. The organization offers a range of benefits and incentives to its staff, fostering a rewarding work environment and promoting career progression. With a focus on innovation and excellence in care, Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to improving the quality of life for its residents, making it a rewarding place for compassionate professionals to work.
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 PACKAGEIn 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 roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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, can-do approach, excellent communication skills, 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
Ludlow
SY8 1LS
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)