Job summary
This is a Care Assistant role at a Barchester care home, where you will help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. You will assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories with the residents. It's a fulfilling role that requires dedication, compassion, and excellent communication skills.
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 the ability to communicate effectively. In return, Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay, training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and supporting their residents. They have a strong commitment to employee development and providing a rewarding work environment.
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. No specific qualifications are required, but some experience in caring for older people is preferred. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training and support to help you thrive in the role.