Job Summary
This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they get the best possible experience. You will assist with daily living activities, offer companionship, and create great moments and memories with the residents. It's a chance to use your compassion and people skills in a rewarding environment.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of tasks to support the residents, including assisting with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one attention. You'll need experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to deliver the highest standard of care.
About Us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment for both residents and employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Date Posted: 08 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: £12.90 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number: 1277597809
Job Locations: Barchester Healthcare, Dumfries, DG2 9JW
Job Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories. 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, 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 roles
* Access to wellbeing and support tools
* A range of retail discounts and savings
* Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
* 'Employee 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
* Some experience in caring for older people is required, along with a can-do attitude and strong communication skills. Empathy, compassion, and the ability to provide the highest level of care are essential for this 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, Dumfries, DG2 9JW
Employer's Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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