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 s
Main duties of the job 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. Every day will be different, and you can expect varied and rewarding work. You might support residents with their food and drink, follow care plans, or ensure one-on-one time with residents. You'll need some experience with older people and good communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, and you'll need the compassion to deliver high-quality care. Barchester offers training and sector-leading benefits, including free development, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, unlimited referrals with a bonus scheme, and rewards like Employee of the Month. It is an opportunity to use people skills in an organization focused on quality care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. As a leading provider of care homes across the UK, Barchester Healthcare ensures that its residents receive the highest standard of care and support they deserve. With a commitment to creating a fulfilling environment for both residents and staff, Barchester Healthcare offers a rewarding opportunity for care assistants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. By fostering a warm-hearted and compassionate environment, Barchester Healthcare enables its staff to thrive and grow in their careers while contributing to the health and well-being of their residents. The organization offers extensive training programs, well-being support, and a range of benefits to ensure that its employees are equipped to provide outstanding care. Barchester Healthcare is an excellent place for those who want to use their skills to create a positive impact.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathy and a warm-hearted approach
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
Chipping Norton
OX7 5YF
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)