ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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. With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll be responsible for assisting residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab, and Huntington's disease. Your role involves helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve. You'll offer daily living support, companionship, and ensure the residents have memorable experiences. The position requires you to support residents with their meals, follow care plans, and engage with them one-on-one. You must bring dedication, empathy, and compassion to the role. Previous experience with older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills are essential. In return, you'll receive competitive pay, training, and access to a range of benefits and a career pathway. This role is ideal for those wanting to make a difference in residents' lives and an aptitude for specialised care in a supportive environment.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services across the UK, offering a range of care options tailored to residents' needs, including complex care, dementia care, and specialist care services. Barchester Healthcare is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for both staff and residents, offering modern, well-equipped facilities and a team of dedicated professionals. With a focus on personalised care and the well-being of residents, Barchester Healthcare ensures that all residents receive compassionate and specialised care delivered by skilled staff. As part of its commitment to employee development, Barchester provides free training and development opportunities to support career progression within the company. Employees are also rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the organisation's dedication to its workforce and the quality of care it provides. This creates an environment where residents can thrive and enjoy their best quality of life.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease.
Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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.
With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.
ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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 roles
* Access to wellbeing and support tools
* A range of retail discounts and savings
* Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Employee 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
* Some experience of caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Depending on experience. Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
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