# Care Assistant - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-care-home/0aea513c-295b-45d6-884c-db6b4379ab13 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-care-home/0aea513c-295b-45d6-884c-db6b4379ab13.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.21 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T19:02:15.689Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7773?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1528572284&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary 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 recei ### Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. The role involves assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing moments and memories with the residents. As a Care Assistant, tasks may include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident. The position offers an opportunity to use your skills meaningfully and develop your career. To join as a Care Assistant, you should have experience caring for older people, possess a can-do attitude, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be crucial, along with the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents. Training will be provided to help you thrive in this role. The rewards package includes a competitive rate of pay and benefits such as free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and 'Employee of the Month' rewards. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider offering a range of services to support individuals in need of assistance. Committed to delivering high-quality care, Barchester Healthcare creates a nurturing and supportive environment for both residents and staff. The organisation values dedication and compassion, ensuring that residents receive the care and support they deserve. Barchester Healthcare provides extensive training and development opportunities to empower staff, allowing them to thrive in their roles and progress within the organisation. With a focus on creating positive experiences and moments for residents, Barchester Healthcare strives to enhance the quality of life for those in their care. Alongside caring for residents, the organisation offers a comprehensive rewards package to its employees, recognising and valuing their contributions. Barchester Healthcare's mission is to ensure that everyone involved receives the support they would expect for their loved ones, making it a rewarding place to work. ### Details - Date posted: 20 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1528572284 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bridlington, YO15 3NT, United Kingdom ### 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** - Experience caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.