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Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

IV38SD

Salary

£14.00 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

24 September 2026

24 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll help older people in a care home with daily living, provide support and companionship, and make a real difference in their lives. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys caring for others and is looking for a varied and rewarding job. You'll work closely with residents, following their care plans and providing one-to-one time. It's a great opportunity to develop your career and make a positive impact.

What you'll need

  • You'll need some experience of caring for older people, which could be from a job or volunteering.
  • You should have a 'can-do' approach and be able to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
  • You'll need to be empathetic and have a warm-hearted approach to care.
  • You'll need to be able to follow care plans and work independently.
  • You'll need to be available to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or taking a care-related course to gain experience and skills.
  • Practice your communication skills by talking to people from different backgrounds.
  • Think about what motivates you to care for others and how you can bring that passion to the role.
  • Research Barchester Healthcare and their values to see if they align with yours.
  • Make sure you're prepared for a varied and sometimes challenging role, but also very rewarding.

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Job description

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus 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' 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.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

13 August 2026

Last checked

22 August 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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