About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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. With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportun
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant - Complex Care at Barchester Healthcare, you'll support residents in a complex care home setting. The role involves helping residents with advanced or early onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab, and Huntington's disease. You'll provide care to assist with daily living activities, deliver companionship, and create enjoyable experiences for residents. The position offers a dynamic work environment where each day presents varied tasks. Primary responsibilities include supporting residents with their meals, following individualized care plans, and ensuring one-to-one interactions with each resident. The role is set in a welcoming and newly refurbished facility, encouraging empathy and compassion in delivering the highest standard of care. Although prior experience in caring for older people is required, comprehensive training will be provided to help you thrive in this rewarding job. Additionally, the role includes a competitive salary and access to numerous rewards and benefits, such as free training and development, retail discounts, and employee recognition programs.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services. With a focus on offering exceptional care to the elderly and those with specific medical needs, Barchester Healthcare prides itself on creating supportive care environments. They operate a range of services, including nursing homes, residential homes, and hospitals, ensuring tailored care solutions for individuals with diverse and complex needs. The organisation prioritizes excellence in care, driven by a dedicated team working in modern facilities. Barchester Healthcare is committed to the professional development of its staff, offering various opportunities for career advancement and skills enhancement. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare is recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to providing not only professional healthcare but also a compassionate and fulfilling experience for residents and staff alike. With numerous locations across the country, Barchester Healthcare continues to deliver industry-leading service and outcomes.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease.
Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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.
With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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, empathy, compassion, excellent communication skills, can-do 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
Mansfield
NG18 4XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)