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, and creating engaging moments and memories.
The role requires compassion, empathy, and excellent communication skills to deliver the best possible care.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will assist with daily living activities, support and companionship for residents, and contribute to their overall well-being.
This involves tasks such as helping with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-on-one attention.
The role is varied and rewarding, allowing you to use your skills and experience to make a positive impact.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK.
With a focus on person-centered care, the organization operates a network of care homes that aim to create a warm and supportive environment for residents.
Barchester is committed to investing in its staff, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to help them thrive in their roles.
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 PACKAGEIn 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 position, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a positive and proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills.
The ability to empathize and deliver compassionate care is essential.
Barchester will provide the necessary training to help you succeed in this role.