Job summary This role as a Care Home Assistant at Barchester Healthcare offers a varied work experience with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills. The position involves a mix of care, housekeeping, and catering responsibilities, all aimed at providing a warm and comfortable environment for the residents. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, a team player, and have a positive, can-do attitude. Main duties of the job As a Care Home Assistant, you will carry out a range of tasks that help Barchester Healthcare provide quality care for their residents. Your responsibilities will include cooking meals, maintaining the cleanliness of the environment, and spending one-on-one time with the residents. You will have the chance to work in different areas and potentially progress in the one that you are most drawn to. Good communication, teamwork skills, and a practical, adaptable approach are essential for this role. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a warm, homely atmosphere for their residents. Barchester Healthcare invests in their staff, providing training and development opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1226397879 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Grantham NG31 8AF Job description Job responsibilities A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time. ABOUT YOU As a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us. 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 can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Job description Job responsibilities A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time. ABOUT YOU As a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us. 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 can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential While previous experience in care, housekeeping, or catering is preferred, Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential While previous experience in care, housekeeping, or catering is preferred, Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in 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 Grantham NG31 8AF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)