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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Sherborne, DT9 6EXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.57

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 November 2026

38 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. 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.

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.

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 is known for providing high-quality residential care services that cater to the unique needs of each of its residents. As one of the largest providers in the UK, Barchester operates numerous care homes across the country, focusing on ensuring the well-being and comfort of the elderly and those requiring additional care. Their approach is built around delivering personalized care, emphasizing dignity, choice, and independence for their residents. Barchester's staff are highly trained professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they care for. This dedication is reflected in their comprehensive training and development programs, which ensure all staff are well-equipped to provide exemplary care. Barchester Healthcare's commitment to quality care extends beyond physical health, incorporating emotional and social well-being to create a nurturing and supportive environment.

Qualifications

Essential: - Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, compassion, and a can-do approach.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

11 September 2026

Last checked

11 September 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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