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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 28 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 older residents. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support, ensuring the residents' daily needs are met with compassion and dignity. The role involves a wide range of tasks, from assisting with personal care to engaging residents in activities that enrich their daily experiences.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, and social engagement. You will work closely with the care team to implement individual care plans and ensure each resident receives the attention and support they require. Your empathy, patience, and dedication will be essential in creating a warm and nurturing environment for the residents. The role is varied, and you can expect to undertake a range of tasks that contribute to the overall well-being and quality of life for the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and assisted living facilities in the UK. With a strong focus on person-centered care, the organization is committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment for its residents. Barchester Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, training and development opportunities, and a range of employee wellness initiatives.

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.85 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1249874331

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Herne Bay

CT6 5DN


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 experience in caring for older people. A compassionate and caring nature, as well as excellent communication skills, are essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to ensure you are equipped to thrive in this rewarding position.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. A compassionate and caring nature, as well as excellent communication skills, are essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to ensure you are equipped to thrive in this rewarding 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

Herne Bay

CT6 5DN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Herne Bay

CT6 5DN


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

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.85 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1249874331

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Herne Bay

CT6 5DN


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