About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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
Main duties of the job The role of a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester is a casual, part-time position offering flexible working hours. The primary responsibility is to ensure residents at the care home receive the quality care and support they need. This involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing great moments with them. The job promises an opportunity to work in a diverse and rewarding environment where every day presents new challenges and experiences. Duties may include supporting residents with meals, following care plans, and providing one-on-one attention. Applicants are expected to have some prior experience in caring for older people, along with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. The role requires a high level of empathy and compassion. In return, Barchester offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for learning and career development within the organization.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, specializing in delivering quality care to the elderly. Their commitment is to ensure that each resident receives the personalized care and support they deserve. Barchester places a strong emphasis on creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff, fostering a sense of community within their facilities. They are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of their employees, offering numerous learning and development opportunities. Barchester values flexibility in the workplace, understanding the importance of work-life balance for their staff. As an organization, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and support, ensuring that the staff feel valued and supported in their roles. This, in turn, reflects in the quality of care provided to the residents, making it a rewarding place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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 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
Worcester
WR5 1SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)