Job summary This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, helping them with daily living activities and ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve. It's a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career in the care sector. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily needs, such as personal care, feeding, and companionship. You will follow care plans to ensure each resident receives the support they require, and you will have the chance to create meaningful connections and share great moments with the residents. The role is diverse, and you may be involved in a range of tasks, from supporting with meals and drinks to providing one-on-one time with the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes that offer residential, nursing, and dementia care, as well as specialist services. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centered care and supporting their employees to develop their skills and progress their careers. Date posted 18 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.29 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1191886320 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Wallingford OX10 9EG 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 will need some previous experience in caring for older people. You should have a compassionate and empathetic approach, excellent communication skills, and a can-do attitude. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you will need some previous experience in caring for older people. You should have a compassionate and empathetic approach, excellent communication skills, and a can-do attitude. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the 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. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Wallingford OX10 9EG Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)