Job summary This is a role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, where you will help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories with the residents. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment, where every day will be different and the work will be varied and rewarding. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living activities, following care plans, and ensuring that each resident receives one-on-one time. You will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be crucial, as you'll be delivering the highest standard of care and support for all the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering excellent care and support to their residents, while also providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment for their employees. The company has a strong focus on training and development, and offers a competitive benefits package. Date posted 02 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.19 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1181239900 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Trowbridge BA14 9EN 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 No specific qualifications are required, but some experience in caring for older people is preferred. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but some experience in caring for older people is preferred. 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 Trowbridge BA14 9EN Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)