Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they enjoy each day and receive the care they deserve. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires dedication, compassion, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will have experience in caring for older people and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as support with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one time. This is an opportunity to use your skills in a fulfilling environment and develop your career further. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering the best possible care and support to their residents, and they invest heavily in the training and development of their staff to ensure they are equipped to provide the highest standard of care. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.04 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1184025350 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Winchester SO21 2RT 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 join Barchester as a Care Assistant, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to empathize and a warm-hearted approach are essential, as is the compassion to deliver the highest standard of care and support. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join Barchester as a Care Assistant, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive and proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to empathize and a warm-hearted approach are essential, as is the compassion to deliver the highest standard of care and support. 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 Winchester SO21 2RT Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)