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Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

Dumfries, DG2 9JWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.75

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 November 2026

34 days left

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 ROLE As a Care Assistant...

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 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 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, and youll have the compassion needed to deliver the high

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 PACKAGEIn 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 roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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 a leading provider in the United Kingdom for high-quality care services, focusing on maintaining dignity and choice for each of its residents. With over 200 care homes and six independent mental health hospitals across the UK, Barchester Healthcare has earned a reputation for delivering personalised care in an atmosphere that enables residents to continue to live life as they always have, with support provided when they need it. The organisation prides itself on offering personal care and attention in a warm, home-like environment whether for residential, nursing, dementia or respite care. They invest in their staff by providing ongoing training and development opportunities so that employees can carry out their roles effectively and progress in their careers. This tailored approach helps ensure the quality of life for residents and job satisfaction for staff. The companys commitment to quality care extends to supporting families as well.

Qualifications

Essential: - Experience of caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy and compassion.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

10 September 2026

Last checked

11 September 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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