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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Wimborne, BH21 2DJ

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 October 2026

41 days left

Job description

A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester...

As a Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for helping residents enjoy their day by providing them with high-quality care and support. Daily tasks include assisting with daily living needs, providing companionship, and creating memorable moments with the residents. The role requires a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, and some experience in caring for older people. Barchester rewards your dedication with competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training and development, access to support tools, retail discounts, and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

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'

A £500 Golden Hello*

A £2000 Re-location package included (Terms & Conditions Apply)

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 is a leading provider of nursing and residential care homes. With locations across the UK, Barchester is dedicated to delivering care and support that meets the individual needs of each resident. They offer a variety of services tailored to the aging population and are recognized for their high quality standards and professional staff. The company prides itself on creating a comfortable and compassionate environment where residents can truly thrive, and where employees feel valued and supported in their roles. Barchester offers career advancements and opportunities for further training and development.

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, 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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