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
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents by ensuring they receive quality care and companionship. Your duties will vary each day, making the role both fulfilling and rewarding. You could be assisting residents with food and drink, following care plans, or spending one-to-one time with them, using your skills to make a meaningful impact.
Candidates will need some experience of caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy is key, as the role demands delivering the highest standards of care and support. In return, you will receive training, support tools, retail discounts, and opportunities for recognition through employee rewards and bonuses. This role offers a competitive rate of pay and a benefits package that supports career development. If you value using your people skills to provide quality care, joining Barchester is a rewarding choice.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, dedicated to offering exceptional care and support to residents. The company is committed to ensuring that residents receive the highest standards of care, in environments that promote well-being and quality of life. With a focus on delivering compassionate and personalised care, Barchester Healthcare provides a fulfilling and supportive environment for both residents and staff alike.
Employees at Barchester Healthcare receive a competitive rate of pay, comprehensive training, and access to a range of benefits including retail discounts, well-being support tools, and referral bonuses. The organisation recognises the dedication of its staff through various rewards, such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Joining Barchester Healthcare means becoming part of a team that values people skills and seeks to provide the best care that every resident deserves.
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 a compassionate approach are required.
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
Reigate
RH2 9JB
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)