Job summary
This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents by providing high-quality care and support. You will assist with daily living, offer companionship, and create great moments and memories for the residents. It's a varied and rewarding role that allows you to put your compassion and skills to use in a fulfilling environment.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the residents with their daily needs, following their care plans, and ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. This may involve assisting with food and drink, providing one-on-one time, and engaging in various activities to enrich the residents' lives. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering the highest standard of care.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and hospitals. They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents and patients, and they invest in the professional development of their staff to ensure they can provide the best possible service.
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
1. To be a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will need to have some prior experience in caring for older people. The company provides comprehensive training to ensure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in this role.