Night Care Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
The role of a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality care and support to residents in a nurturing and compassionate environment. You will assist with daily living activities, offer companionship, and ensure the well-being of the residents during the night shift. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while developing your skills and career in the healthcare sector.
Main duties of the job
As a Night Care Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of duties to support the residents throughout the night, including assisting with personal care, monitoring their condition, and ensuring their safety and comfort. You will work closely with the nursing team to implement care plans and provide personalized attention to each resident. Your empathy, patience, and dedication will be crucial in delivering the highest standard of care and creating a positive experience for the residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services in the UK. With a network of care homes across the country, they are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for older adults. Barchester Healthcare is committed to investing in its employees, providing comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
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 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
- To join Barchester Healthcare as a Night Care Assistant, you will need to have some prior experience in caring for older people. A caring and compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to delivering quality care are essential. The company will provide you with the necessary training to thrive in this role.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
READING
RG31 5UG
