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 of care and support for all our residents.
Main duties of the job This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older people. Working at Barchester care home as a Bank Care Assistant, you will provide residents with the care and support they deserve, ensuring they enjoy each day to the fullest. Your duties will include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and contributing to great moments and memories. This role is dynamic and rewarding, as each day brings new tasks and challenges. You will use your skills to support residents with their food, drink, and care plans, guaranteeing quality one-to-one time with each resident. Successful candidates will need previous experience in elderly care, effective communication skills, a can-do attitude, and a genuine compassion for ensuring high standards of care. Barchester takes employee development seriously and offers flexible working hours, free learning, and development opportunities, as well as competitive pay. This temporary position is ideal for those who value flexibility and wish to contribute to a heartwarming cause.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, dedicated to delivering high-quality care in care homes across the country. With a reputation for offering nurturing environments and comprehensive support for both their residents and staff, Barchester takes the growth and development of its employees seriously. They provide numerous opportunities for learning and advancement and strive to create roles that offer genuine flexibility. Care assistants at Barchester play a significant role in enhancing the quality of life for residents, with a focus on empathy, dedication, and professionalism. The organisation values teamwork and communication and is committed to fostering a workplace where staff can utilise their skills meaningfully. Barchester recognises the importance of compassion in care roles and ensures all staff are well-equipped to meet the needs of their residents.
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
Some experience of caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted approach. Training will be provided.
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
Bramley Green
RG26 5GF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)