About this role
Job summary The shift pattern for this role will be 07:30 - 20:00 and rotational weekends ABOUT THE ROLE 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
Main duties of the job This role involves assisting residents in daily living within a care home, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. The duties include supporting residents with daily tasks such as meals and companionship, and it's an opportunity to develop a meaningful career. The ideal candidate should have experience with older individuals, effective communication skills, and a compassionate nature. Training will be provided to thrive in this role. This position offers a competitive rate of pay, with benefits including training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and reward programs for dedication and service.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, offering services such as residential care, nursing care, and dementia care. Their aim is to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care in a compassionate and supportive environment. They value dedication and compassion in their staff, providing training and career development opportunities. Barchester is committed to enhancing the lives of residents by fostering a warm community where individuals can thrive, and they strive to create meaningful experiences for both employees and residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
The shift pattern for this role will be 07:30 - 20:00 and rotational weekends
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 PACKAGE
In 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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, excellent communication skills, a compassionate nature
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
Leamington Spa
CV32 7JT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)