Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 04 February 2025

Job summary

The Care Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality care and support to residents in a care home setting. It is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of older people, with a focus on ensuring their daily needs are met, while also offering companionship and creating memorable moments.

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, feeding, and mobility. You will work closely with the care team to follow individual care plans and ensure the residents receive the support they need. The role also involves providing companionship, engaging in activities, and creating a warm and welcoming environment for the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the United Kingdom. With a network of care homes across the country, the organization is committed to delivering compassionate and person-centered care to its residents. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and offers a range of benefits and development opportunities to support their growth and well-being.

Date posted

07 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.62 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1203821161

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

St Peter

JE3 7BN


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 the Care Assistant role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to empathize and provide compassionate care is essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for the Care Assistant role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ability to empathize and provide compassionate care is essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.

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

St Peter

JE3 7BN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

St Peter

JE3 7BN


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

07 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.62 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1203821161

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

St Peter

JE3 7BN


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