Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 08 April 2025

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Job summary

This is a role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester care home in Bristol. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. The role involves a wide range of tasks, from assisting with daily living activities to providing companionship and creating memorable moments with the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the residents in a Barchester care home in Bristol. Your duties will include assisting with daily living tasks such as personal care, feeding, and medication administration. You will also provide companionship, engage in activities, and ensure the residents' overall well-being. The role requires empathy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centered care and creating a supportive and nurturing environment for their residents. Barchester Healthcare operates over 200 care homes across the country and is known for its focus on quality, innovation, and employee development.

Date posted

08 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1237625077

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS15 1PN


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.

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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.

8765

#2003

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. You should also have a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and the compassion to deliver high-quality care to the residents. While formal qualifications are not strictly required, any relevant training or certifications in care, nursing, or healthcare would be beneficial.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. You should also have a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and the compassion to deliver high-quality care to the residents. While formal qualifications are not strictly required, any relevant training or certifications in care, nursing, or healthcare would be beneficial.

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

Bristol

BS15 1PN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS15 1PN


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

08 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1237625077

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS15 1PN


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