Job summary
The role of a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality care and support to residents in a care home environment. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer companionship, and create meaningful moments for the residents. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of older individuals while developing your career in the healthcare sector.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily activities, including personal care, meals, and social engagement. You will work closely with the care team to implement individual care plans and ensure the residents receive the attention and support they deserve. Your empathy, compassion, and dedication will be essential in delivering the highest standard of care.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and services in the United Kingdom. They are committed to creating a nurturing and enriching environment for their residents, where they can thrive and enjoy their later years. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.89 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Stamford Bridge
YO41 1AJ
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* To join Barchester Healthcare as a Care Assistant, you will need previous experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team are also essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you succeed in this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* To join Barchester Healthcare as a Care Assistant, you will need previous experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team are also essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to help you succeed in this role.
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
Stamford Bridge
YO41 1AJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Stamford Bridge
YO41 1AJ
Employer's website
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