Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 03 January 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Barchester Healthcare as a Care Assistant in their Hopton on Sea care home. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents, ensuring their daily needs are met with compassion and empathy. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, medication administration, and social engagement. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement personalized care plans, ensuring the residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met. The role requires excellent communication skills, a caring and compassionate nature, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a network of over 200 care homes across the country, Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents. The organisation places a strong emphasis on staff development and providing a supportive work environment, with a range of benefits and training opportunities.

Date posted

04 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1183483729

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Hopton on Sea

NR31 9AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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'

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 ROLEAs 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'

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

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have previous experience in caring for older people, a warm and empathetic approach, and excellent communication skills. While formal qualifications are not necessarily required, a willingness to undergo any necessary training and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have previous experience in caring for older people, a warm and empathetic approach, and excellent communication skills. While formal qualifications are not necessarily required, a willingness to undergo any necessary training and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care are essential.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Hopton on Sea

NR31 9AH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Hopton on Sea

NR31 9AH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

04 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1183483729

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Hopton on Sea

NR31 9AH


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