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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Gateshead, NE9 6JE

Salary

£13.21

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 October 2026

41 days left

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE 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 suppor...

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. To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll need 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 th

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.

Barchester Healthcare is a company that operates care homes throughout the UK. They focus on providing high-quality care and support to residents in a compassionate and fulfilling environment. Their facilities aim to offer a variety of services that cater to the varying needs of older adults, ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on delivering the highest standard of care in the industry, with a team of dedicated staff members who work tirelessly to create a positive experience for all residents. They provide training and development opportunities to their staff, allowing for career growth and skill enhancement in the caregiving field. By maintaining sector-leading benefits and rewarding hard work, Barchester Healthcare establishes itself as a prominent and respected provider of elder care services, continuously striving to exceed expectations and improve the quality of life for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join as a Care Assistant, some experience of caring for older people is required, along with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

12 August 2026

Last checked

14 August 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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