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
Main duties of the job This role is a casual, part-time position that offers flexibility in working hours. As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester care home, your role will involve assisting residents to ensure they receive the quality care and support they require and deserve. You will support their daily living activities, and offer companionship, and help create memorable moments. Each day is varied, where tasks might involve assisting with meals, following care plans, and dedicating one-on-one time with residents. This allows you to utilize your skills meaningfully and grow your career. In joining as a Bank Care Assistant, it's necessary to have prior experience caring for older individuals, a proactive attitude, and strong communication skills. Empathy and genuine warmth are crucial, along with a deep compassion for providing the highest standard of care to residents. Training opportunities will be provided. The role offers flexibility to cover shifts as needed, including for holidays or when staff are on sick leave.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the United Kingdom, focused on providing high-quality care in their network of care homes and hospitals. At Barchester, the emphasis is on ensuring that residents receive the best possible care in a supportive and loving environment. As a company, Barchester believes in nurturing and developing the skills of its employees through extensive training opportunities and a clear path for career advancement. They place a strong emphasis on flexibility in employment, allowing staff to balance personal needs with professional responsibilities. The company prides itself on creating great moments for both residents and staff, fostering a positive workplace culture. Employees are encouraged to bring their compassion to work, contributing positively to the lives of residents and their fellow team members, making Barchester not just a place of work, but a community for care and growth.
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, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills.
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
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)