Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 15 November 2024

Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. You'll be responsible for providing compassionate care and support, assisting with daily living, and creating a nurturing environment where residents can thrive. The role requires empathy, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to delivering high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting residents with their daily activities, following care plans, and ensuring they receive the quality care and attention they deserve. This involves tasks such as assisting with food and drink, providing companionship, and creating memorable moments. The role is varied and rewarding, allowing you to utilize your skills and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional care and creating a nurturing environment for residents. The company offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a fulfilling career in the care sector.

Date posted

22 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.52 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1132742809

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Walton-on-Thames

KT12 4DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

A £500 Golden Hello and Mileage contributions is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 YOUTo 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'

A £500 Golden Hello*

Mileage contributions

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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Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

A £500 Golden Hello and Mileage contributions is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 YOUTo 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'

A £500 Golden Hello*

Mileage contributions

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

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a compassionate approach are essential, as you'll be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care and support for all residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a compassionate approach are essential, as you'll be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care and support for all residents.

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

Walton-on-Thames

KT12 4DD


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Walton-on-Thames

KT12 4DD


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

22 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.52 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1132742809

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Walton-on-Thames

KT12 4DD


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