Job summary
This is an opportunity to work as a Care Assistant in a Barchester Healthcare care home in Exeter. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents, ensuring they enjoy each day and receive the care they deserve. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating meaningful moments and memories with the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-on-one time with each resident. You will need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The role requires compassion and the ability to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centered care and supporting their employees' professional development. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and training opportunities to attract and retain the best talent.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.20 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Exeter
EX1 3ZU
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* To join as a Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Compassion and the ability to deliver high-quality care and support are essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* To join as a Care Assistant, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Compassion and the ability to deliver high-quality care and support are essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Exeter
EX1 3ZU
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Exeter
EX1 3ZU
Employer's website
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