Care Assistant - Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
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 standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be involved in assisting residents with daily living activities, ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You'll provide companionship, share great moments, and contribute to making each day enjoyable for the residents. The role involves tasks such as supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-to-one time. Every day will vary, offering a rewarding experience and the chance to use your skills meaningfully and develop your career further. You should have experience caring for older people, possess excellent communication skills, and exhibit empathy and compassion. In return, Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary and a benefits package, including training and development opportunities, retail discounts, and rewards such as 'Employee of the Month'.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care services, with numerous care homes and healthcare facilities across the UK. The organisation is dedicated to providing quality care and support to its residents and patients, ensuring they live fulfilling and comfortable lives. Barchester Healthcare values compassion, dedication, and professionalism, and strives to create a supportive environment for its staff and residents alike. The company offers a variety of roles across different sectors, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Employees at Barchester Healthcare have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including training and development programs, retail discounts, and a rewards scheme to recognise and motivate staff. Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining high standards of care, making it a rewarding place to work for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Job responsibilities
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
- Some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion.
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
Rutland
PE9 3QN
United Kingdom
