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
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living activities, provide support and companionship, and create valuable memories with the residents. Your role will include supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring individual one-to-one time with each resident. To qualify for the role of Care Assistant, you need experience in caring for older people, a positive approach, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate nature. Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay rates and benefits such as free training and development, access to wellbeing support tools, a range of retail discounts, and a bonus scheme. This role offers a fulfilling environment to use your skills meaningfully and advance your career.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care in care homes throughout the UK. As a leading healthcare provider, Barchester Healthcare prioritizes delivering excellent care services to elderly residents. Emphasizing quality care and support, Barchester Healthcare ensures that residents enjoy their daily lives in a nurturing environment. The organization invests in the development and training of its staff, ensuring they provide compassionate and individualized care. With a range of sector-leading benefits and rewards, Barchester Healthcare aspires to be an employer of choice for those seeking a meaningful career in healthcare. They operate under the principle of providing the same level of care that one would expect for their loved ones, making it a rewarding place to work. Committed to their staff and residents, Barchester Healthcare fosters an environment where dedication and compassion are recognized and valued.
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, a compassionate and caring nature.
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
Alcester
B49 6LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)