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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Tewkesbury, GL20 8US

Salary

£13.21

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

14 October 2026

44 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Care Assistant, you'll help residents in a care home with daily tasks, share moments with them, and provide support and companionship. This role suits people who enjoy caring for older adults and have good communication skills. You'll work in a team to deliver high-quality care and make a difference in people's lives.

What you'll need

  • Experience in caring for older people is necessary
  • A 'can-do' approach and excellent communication skills are needed
  • You'll need to be compassionate and empathetic
  • Ability to follow care plans and work as part of a team
  • Basic understanding of care principles is expected

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience
  • Develop your communication skills by taking a course or attending workshops
  • Be prepared to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings
  • Think about how you can use your skills to make a positive impact on residents' lives
  • Check the employer's website for any specific requirements or training

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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 Barchester care home, the role involves helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. This includes assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing moments and memories with residents. The position offers a chance to bring dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Responsibilities include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident has one-on-one time. Experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are necessary. Training is provided to help the candidate thrive.

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 care provider focused on delivering top-quality care and support to its residents. The organisation emphasizes compassionate care and creating memorable experiences. Barchester values dedication, empathy, and a warm-hearted approach in its staff, ensuring high standards of care across its facilities. The organisation offers an inclusive and rewarding work environment, providing comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a range of benefits. These include sector-leading rewards, retail discounts, and wellness support tools, aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction and motivation. Long-term dedication is recognized with 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards'.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathetic and compassionate nature.

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

15 August 2026

Last checked

18 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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