Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Bank Care Assistant to support residents in daily living and ensure quality care. This position involves assisting with food, drink, and personal interactions, making a significant impact in the lives of older people. Ideal candidates will have experience in caring for elderly individuals and the compassion necessary to provide high-quality support. The role offers flexibility in hours as it covers shifts for colleagues' leave.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Free learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people is required.
• A warm-hearted and compassionate approach is essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and care plans.
• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Ensure each resident has one-to-one time.

Skills

Caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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

As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.