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.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with residents by providing quality care and support. Your role will involve assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and creating memorable experiences for each resident. The position requires dedication, compassion, and a willingness to engage in a variety of tasks to ensure every day is rewarding for both you and the residents. In return for your dedication and hard work, Barchester offers sector-leading benefits, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and recognition programs such as Employee of the Month rewards. The role is well-suited to individuals with some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and the ability to empathize and provide compassionate care. Barchester Healthcare promises to provide the necessary training for you to thrive in this fulfilling and impactful role.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned organization known for delivering high-quality care in the UK's healthcare sector. Committed to providing exceptional service, Barchester prides itself on offering a home-from-home environment for its residents. With a focus on fostering a supportive and compassionate atmosphere, the company seeks individuals who are dedicated and empathetic, ensuring that residents receive the standard of care they deserve. Barchester's commitment to employee development is evident in its provision of free training and a comprehensive rewards package. The company's ethos revolves around making a significant difference in the lives of its residents and staff alike, aspiring to be a rewarding and supportive place 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 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.
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
Peterborough
PE7 8NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)