Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

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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 compassionate and high-quality care, while also developing your skills and career. The role involves a diverse range of tasks, from supporting with daily living activities to ensuring residents receive one-on-one attention.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily needs, such as food, drink, and personal care. You will also provide companionship and support, and work to create great moments and memories for the residents. The role is varied and rewarding, allowing you to make a tangible impact on the lives of those in your care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for their residents. The company invests in the training and development of its staff, ensuring they have the skills and support to excel in their roles.

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1225888799

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Chichester

PO19 1SG


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. You should also possess excellent communication skills, a compassionate nature, and a can-do attitude. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. You should also possess excellent communication skills, a compassionate nature, and a can-do attitude. Barchester Healthcare will provide all 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

Chichester

PO19 1SG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Chichester

PO19 1SG


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

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.94 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1225888799

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Chichester

PO19 1SG


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