Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing quality care and support to residents, ensuring their daily needs are met with compassion and dedication.
It is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people, while developing one's career in the care sector.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will assist residents with daily living activities, such as providing support with food, drink, and following care plans.
You will also spend one-on-one time with residents, sharing great moments and creating meaningful memories.
The role offers a chance to put your caring skills to use in a fulfilling environment, where every day brings new and varied tasks.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK.
The organization is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents, while also investing in the professional development of its staff.
Barchester is known for its inclusive and collaborative work culture, where employees are valued and empowered to thrive.
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 join as a Care Assistant, you will need some previous experience in caring for older people, a positive and can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills.
Empathy, compassion, and the ability to provide the highest standard of care are essential for this role.