The Care Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality care and support to residents in a care home setting. This is a permanent position that offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.30 and a comprehensive rewards package, including free training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, feeding, and social interaction. You will work closely with the care team to ensure residents receive the care and support they need to maintain their independence and wellbeing. This role requires empathy, compassion, and excellent communication skills to deliver the highest standard of care.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a network of care homes across the country, they are dedicated to creating a comfortable, safe, and nurturing environment for their residents. The company is committed to investing in its staff through comprehensive training and development programs, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care.
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 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
* To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others are also essential.
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.
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