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Night Care Assistant

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Swanley
  • 14.87 an hour
NHS

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. 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 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!

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play an essential role in enhancing the daily lives of residents in one of their care homes. You will undertake various duties, including assisting with daily living activities, offering support and companionship, and participating in memorable moments with the residents. This role provides an opportunity to apply your dedication and compassion within a rewarding and fulfilling environment. To be successful, candidates need some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a warm-hearted, compassionate approach. Barchester promises to provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role. In exchange for your commitment, they offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing support tools, various retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' scheme, and awards for Employee of the Month and Long Service. Being part of an organization that mirrors the quality care one desires for their loved ones makes this position a truly rewarding experience.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with a commitment to delivering first-class care in a home-from-home setting. They operate over 200 care homes and seven registered hospitals across the United Kingdom. Barchester specializes in elderly care, offering services such as residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and respite care. Their focus is on providing each resident with tailored care and support, allowing them to maintain their independence as much as possible while ensuring their safety and well-being. With over 25 years of experience, Barchester Healthcare prides itself on delivering quality care that aligns with the highest industry standards. Their care homes are designed to be warm, welcoming environments where residents feel part of the community. Barchester believes in empowering their staff and providing the training and development necessary to maintain high-quality service delivery. Through various rewards and recognition programs, they aim to create an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued and motivated.

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, warm-hearted approach, 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

Hextable

BR8 7SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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