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Part Time Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

Exeter, EX1 3ZU

Salary

£14.70

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

31 October 2026

58 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...

The role of a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, providing companionship, and sharing moments and memories with residents. No two days are the same, and tasks may include supporting residents with meals and drinks, following care plans, and spending one-on-one time with each resident. The position provides an opportunity to use your skills meaningfully and advance your career. Barchester seeks individuals with experience caring for older people, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a warm-hearted approach. In return, Barchester offers a competitive salary and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a refer-a-friend bonus scheme, and more.

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 reputable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care in the healthcare sector. As a leading provider of care homes across the UK, Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents. The organisation prides itself on creating a warm and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. Barchester's care homes focus on personalised care that respects each resident's dignity and preferences. The company invests in its employees by offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. Barchester Healthcare is recognised for its commitment to excellence and is a rewarding place to work for those who value dedication, compassion, and the ability to make a real difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of caring for older people, excellent communication skills, a can-do approach, empathy, and compassion.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

3 September 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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