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. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As 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.
Main duties of the job ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living and provide support and companionship, sharing moments and memories. Every day will be different, offering varied and rewarding work. Your tasks include supporting residents with food and drink and ensuring one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU Experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are necessary. Your empathy and compassion are crucial for delivering high standards of care and support. TRAINING AND BENEFITS Competitive pay, flexibility, and plenty of learning and development opportunities are provided. This Bank position offers cover as and when needed, for events like annual or sick leave, resulting in variable working hours and days.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK. The organisation operates care homes and provides a range of services to meet the needs of its residents. Aimed at enhancing quality of life for the elderly, Barchester offers tailored care and support across various settings. Its care homes are designed to provide safe, comfortable, and supportive environments where individuals can thrive. Barchester is committed to the professional development of its staff and invests in training and growth opportunities to ensure that its workforce is skilled, motivated, and well-equipped to deliver high-quality care. The organisation values compassion, dedication, and empathy, expecting its staff to have these qualities to ensure the highest standards of care for its residents. By working with families and communities, Barchester ensures its services meet the personal needs and preferences of those it serves, consistently aiming to provide exceptional care experiences.
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, with a compassionate and empathetic approach. Excellent communication and a can-do attitude are required.
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
Bracknell
RG42 1FW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)