Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 24 January 2025

Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of the residents. You will be responsible for providing quality care and support, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring each resident receives personalized attention and companionship. It's a rewarding opportunity to put your compassion and caregiving skills to meaningful use.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the daily needs of the residents, including assisting with personal care, meals, and activities. You will follow individual care plans to ensure the residents receive the care they require. This role involves a variety of tasks, from providing one-on-one time to ensuring the overall well-being of the residents. Your empathy, communication skills, and dedication to delivering high-quality care will be essential in this position.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents. They offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development to their employees, creating a rewarding work environment.

Date posted

26 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1196895261

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ


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 prior experience in caring for older adults. A caring, compassionate, and can-do attitude is essential, along with excellent communication skills. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this position.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have prior experience in caring for older adults. A caring, compassionate, and can-do attitude is essential, along with excellent communication skills. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this position.

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

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ


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

26 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1196895261

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ


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