Care Assistant

1 week ago


Battle, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time

Job summary

The role of a Care Assistant in a Barchester care home involves providing quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and develop your career in a fulfilling environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting residents with their daily needs, following care plans, and providing one-on-one attention and companionship. Your empathy, compassion, and excellent communication skills will be essential in delivering the highest standard of care. You'll receive training and development to help you thrive in this role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services, operating a network of care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for its employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU To 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 join as a Care Assistant, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills. The ability to work well in a team and deliver compassionate care is also essential.

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