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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Bumpers Farm, ChippenhamView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£28,724

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will help residents with daily tasks, give personal care and spend time with them to make their day better. The role suits caring, friendly people who enjoy working in a team.

What you'll need

  • A caring and compassionate attitude towards older people.
  • Ability to help with personal care such as washing and dressing.
  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Reliability and willingness to work shifts.
  • Basic literacy and numeracy for record keeping.
  • Eligibility to undergo a DBS check (background check).

How to boost your chances

  • Write a simple CV highlighting any caring experience.
  • Mention any relevant courses like NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
  • Prepare examples of times you helped someone feel comfortable.
  • Check the location and plan your travel route.
  • Be ready to discuss your availability for shift work.

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Job description

This is a full time role days or nights

Shifts -8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am

As 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.

To 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.

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.

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

18 September 2026

Last checked

20 September 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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