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Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE
36HRS FULL TIME CONTRACT FOR NIGHT SHIFTS.
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND REQUIRED.
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 stan
Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will work on a permanent contract of 36 hours per week, primarily on night shifts, with the requirement to work every other weekend. Your role involves ensuring the residents receive quality care and support, assisting with daily living, and providing companionship. You will engage with residents, support them with food and drink, follow care plans, and ensure individual attention. This role requires dedication, compassion, and a can-do attitude. In return, Barchester offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and recognition programs.
About us Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care to residents in their care homes. They value compassion, dedication, and effective communication from their staff. The organisation offers opportunities for professional development and rewards dedication and service with a competitive salary and sector-leading benefits. Staff have access to free training, wellbeing support tools, and various discounts, making it a supportive environment for career growth. Barchester also runs a referral bonus scheme and recognizes staff achievements with awards, fostering a rewarding workplace culture.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
36HRS FULL TIME CONTRACT FOR NIGHT SHIFTS.
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND REQUIRED.
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 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 PACKAGEIn 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 Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted 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
Oulton Broad
NR32 3AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)