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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 26 April 2025

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Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support, ensuring residents' daily needs are met with compassion and dedication. The role involves assisting with a variety of tasks, from supporting residents with meals and daily activities to providing companionship and creating memorable moments.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be tasked with supporting residents with their daily living activities, such as assisting with meals, personal care, and following care plans. You will also provide companionship and engage residents in meaningful activities. The role is diverse, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills and contribute to the overall well-being of the residents. Strong communication, empathy, and a passion for caring for older adults are essential qualities for this position.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. The company is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents, while also providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment for its employees. With a focus on innovation, Barchester Healthcare strives to continuously improve the care experience and ensure the best possible outcomes for the individuals it serves.

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1248349893

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Basingstoke

RG21 5NW


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 some previous experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach are essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some previous experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach are essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide 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

Basingstoke

RG21 5NW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Basingstoke

RG21 5NW


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

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1248349893

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Basingstoke

RG21 5NW


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