Job summary
This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with their daily living activities, and ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of older people.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily needs, such as helping with food, drink, and personal care. You will also provide companionship and share great moments and memories with the residents. The role involves a variety of tasks, allowing you to develop your skills and experience in the care sector. Excellent communication skills, empathy, and a compassionate approach are essential for this position.
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 in their staff through comprehensive training and development opportunities.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy are also essential.