Job summary This role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester care home involves providing dedicated and compassionate care to residents, ensuring they receive the support they need to enjoy each day. You'll assist with daily living tasks, offer companionship, and create meaningful moments, while contributing to a fulfilling and varied work environment. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living activities, following care plans, and providing one-on-one attention. This is an opportunity to use your empathy, communication skills, and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of those in your care. The role offers a chance to develop your career and receive comprehensive training. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care. With a focus on creating a welcoming and supportive environment, the company values its employees and provides a range of benefits and development opportunities. Date posted 02 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.62 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1180598221 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Guildford GU3 3FF Job description Job responsibilities 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 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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 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 To be considered for this role, you'll need previous experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion is essential, as is the willingness to undertake the necessary training provided. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you'll need previous experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion is essential, as is the willingness to undertake the necessary training provided. 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 Guildford GU3 3FF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)