Job summary
This role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester Healthcare care home involves providing high-quality care and support to elderly residents. You will assist with daily living, ensure residents receive the care they need, and offer companionship. It's a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals while developing your career in the care sector.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily activities, following care plans, and ensuring they receive one-on-one attention. Your empathy, compassion, and communication skills will be essential in delivering the highest standard of care. The role offers varied and rewarding work, with opportunities for training and development.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. The company is committed to delivering person-centered care and supporting its staff in their professional development. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive benefits package and a positive, fulfilling work environment.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.31 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Stone
ST15 8SQ
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 be considered for this role, you will need previous experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. A warm, compassionate approach is essential to provide the best possible care and support for all residents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* To be considered for this role, you will need previous experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. A warm, compassionate approach is essential to provide the best possible care and support for all residents.
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
Stone
ST15 8SQ
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Stone
ST15 8SQ
Employer's website
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