Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summaryThis role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester Healthcare care home offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. You will be responsible for assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and ensuring the highest standard of care. The role is diverse and rewarding, allowing you to develop your skills and career in a fulfilling environment. Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living activities, such as providing assistance with food, drink, and following care plans. You will also spend one-on-one time with residents, creating great moments and memories. The role is varied and rewarding, allowing you to utilize your compassion and communication skills to deliver high-quality care. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role. About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering exceptional care and support to residents. The organization is committed to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment for its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.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 a successful Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. You should have the empathy and compassion required to provide the highest standard of care and support for all residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a successful Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. You should have the empathy and compassion required to provide the highest standard of care and support for all residents. 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. UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer details Employer nameBarchester Healthcare AddressBarchester HealthcareSittingbourneME9 7LG Employer's website