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Job Description
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- To be considered for this role, you will need previous experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. A warm-hearted and compassionate approach is essential to provide the best possible care and support for the residents.
- To be considered for this role, you will need previous experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. A warm-hearted and compassionate approach is essential to provide the best possible care and support for the residents.
Job summary
The role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they receive the assistance they need with daily living activities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people, while developing your skills and career in the care sector.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with various tasks, such as supporting them with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring they receive one-on-one attention. Your empathy, compassion, and strong communication skills will be essential in delivering the highest standard of care. You will receive comprehensive training to help you thrive in this role.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both residents and staff, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Date posted
22 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.99 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1288200416
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Edinburgh
EH4 8DU
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT 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 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.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT 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 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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Edinburgh
EH4 8DU
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Edinburgh
EH4 8DU
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.