Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 08 February 2025

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Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester Healthcare care home offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. You'll be responsible for providing high-quality care and support, assisting with daily living activities, and creating a warm and compassionate environment. The role is diverse and rewarding, allowing you to develop your skills and progress in your career.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, and social engagement. You'll work closely with the care team to ensure each resident receives the individualised attention and support they need. Your role will involve providing companionship, monitoring residents' wellbeing, and following care plans to deliver the best possible care. The job is varied, and you can expect to undertake a range of tasks that contribute to the overall quality of life for the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a focus on person-centred care, the organisation operates a network of care homes and hospitals, committed to delivering excellent care and support to its residents and patients. Barchester is known for its investment in staff development, offering training and career progression opportunities.

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1206289497

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Tewkesbury

GL20 6HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

£500 Golden Hello is one of the ways we will 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'

Mileage incentive*

£500 Golden hello*

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.

8765

*Terms & conditions apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

£500 Golden Hello is one of the ways we will 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'

Mileage incentive*

£500 Golden hello*

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.

8765

*Terms & conditions apply

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need to have previous experience in caring for older people, along with a compassionate and empathetic approach. Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude are also essential. You don't need any specific qualifications, as Barchester will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in the role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need to have previous experience in caring for older people, along with a compassionate and empathetic approach. Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude are also essential. You don't need any specific qualifications, as Barchester will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in the 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

Tewkesbury

GL20 6HP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Tewkesbury

GL20 6HP


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

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1206289497

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Tewkesbury

GL20 6HP


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