Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summaryThe role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to the residents, ensuring their daily needs are met, and creating a fulfilling and compassionate environment. The job entails a wide range of tasks, from assisting with daily living activities to offering companionship and creating memorable moments. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting residents with their daily needs, such as personal care, meals, and activities. You'll work closely with the care team to follow individual care plans and ensure the residents receive the attention and support they require. Your empathy, compassion, and excellent communication skills will be essential in building relationships with the residents and providing a high standard of care. You'll also have the chance to engage in one-on-one time with the residents, sharing experiences and creating positive memories. About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. With a commitment to delivering personalized care and creating a warm, supportive environment, Barchester strives to enhance the lives of older people. The organization invests in the training and development of its staff, ensuring they have the skills and resources to provide the best possible care.Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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.Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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 role, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others are also essential. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others are also essential. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 nameBarchester Healthcare AddressBarchester HealthcareFerndownBH22 9EU Employer's website