Job summary
This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by providing compassionate care and support. You'll assist with daily living, offer companionship, and create memorable experiences for the residents. It's a chance to use your empathy and communication skills in a rewarding environment and develop your career in the care sector.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, 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. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. This includes supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring that each resident has one-on-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The organization places a strong emphasis on creating a positive and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff, with a focus on professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.
Details
Date posted: 12 March 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.71 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 1472467269
Job location
Barchester Healthcare
Bridlington
YO15 3NT
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 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 you
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, 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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* To join as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential, as will the compassion to deliver the highest standard of 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Barchester Healthcare, Bridlington, YO15 3NT
Employer website: https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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