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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Newport, PO30 2LJ

Salary

£13.21

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 October 2026

41 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Newport, you'll help residents with daily living, provide support and companionship, and develop your career. This role suits people who enjoy caring for older people and want to make a difference. You'll work 36 hours a week, including shifts from 12pm to 12am.

What you'll need

  • You need some experience of caring for older people.
  • You have a can-do approach and excellent communication skills.
  • You're empathetic and warm-hearted with a compassionate approach.
  • You're willing to work varied shifts, including nights.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience.
  • Practice your communication skills by talking to people from different backgrounds.
  • Think about what motivates you to work in care and be prepared to talk about it in an interview.
  • Be prepared to learn and take on new responsibilities as you develop your career.
  • Check the employer's website for more information about their training and development opportunities.

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Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE This role is for 36 hours per week, shift times are 12pm to 12am As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents e...

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. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package.

This role is for 36 hours per week, shift times are 12pm to 12am

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.

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.

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Barchester Healthcare offers a range of roles within care homes, hospitals, and supported living environments. They are committed to providing quality care and support for their residents, ensuring that each one enjoys every day while receiving the care and support they deserve. The organisation promotes a warm, compassionate culture that puts the individual at the heart of what they do. They value dedication, empathy, excellent communication skills, and a can-do approach. Employees are offered ongoing training, development opportunities, and various sector-leading benefits as part of their commitment to investing in their staff.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in caring for older people, good communication skills, empathy, and dedication.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

12 August 2026

Last checked

14 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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