About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.
Main duties of the job This position is a casual, part-time role that offers flexible working hours. As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your primary responsibility will be to help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This involves assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories with residents. The role offers a fulfilling environment where you can bring dedication and compassion. Every day is different, and you'll engage in varied and rewarding work, such as supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring residents have one-to-one time. It's a chance to use your skills meaningfully and develop your career. Applicants should have some experience in caring for older individuals, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills. An empathetic and warm-hearted approach is crucial, as well as the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care services, operating a large network of care homes across the UK. Striving to deliver personalized and compassionate care, Barchester ensures that each of its residents receives the highest level of service tailored to their individual needs. The organisation focuses on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents can enjoy both comfort and security. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on employing skilled and dedicated staff who are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to older adults. The company is committed to nurturing its employees and offers opportunities for professional growth and development through comprehensive training and development programs. Barchester Healthcare values the well-being of both its residents and staff, believing in the importance of fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment. The organisation's commitment to quality care and continuous improvement ensures that it remains a leader in the care home sector.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in caring for older people, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills are required. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, along with the compassion needed to maintain a high standard of care.
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
Balsall Common
CV7 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)