Care Assistant - Care Home
- NHS
- Part Time
- Workington
- 13.21 an hour
Job Description
Job summary
Our home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now's the perfect time to join our growing team. 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
Main duties of the job
Join our team at a Barchester care home as a Care Assistant where you'll assist residents in their daily lives, ensuring they receive top-notch care and companionship. The role entails providing support in daily living activities, sharing memorable moments, and ensuring residents receive personalized one-on-one time while following care plans. Each day is unique and rewarding, offering you a chance to make a significant difference and grow your career. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with older adults, excellent communication skills, and a caring, empathetic nature. In return for your commitment, you'll receive competitive pay, extensive free training, and access to an impressive benefits package including well-being support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and recognition programs. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and support, this opportunity awaits you in a freshly refurbished home where quality of life is paramount.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality care to residents across their facilities. Committed to continuous improvement, Barchester emphasizes the importance of compassion, empathy, and personalized care in all they do. The organization prides itself on its ability to create a nurturing and supportive environment, both for staff and residents. This focus ensures that employees are well-equipped to cater to the diverse needs of individuals, all while fostering a sense of community and well-being. With a commitment to staff development and well-being, Barchester offers extensive training opportunities, ensuring all team members are well-prepared and confident in their roles. This commitment to excellence is reflected in their competitive pay structures and benefits packages, which aim to recognize and reward the dedication of their staff. Barchester is a place where caring and professional growth go hand in hand, creating a fulfilling and rewarding career for those who choose to join their team.
Job responsibilities
Our home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now's the perfect time to join our growing team.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in caring for older adults, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted approach.
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
Workington
CA14 3NE
United Kingdom