Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. 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 ski

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, located in Bedlington, you will have the opportunity to provide residents with the quality care and support they deserve. Your role involves assisting with daily living, offering companionship, and sharing meaningful moments with residents, ensuring they enjoy each day to its fullest. Each day brings a variety of tasks providing rewarding work experiences. You are expected to support residents with meals, follow care plans, and ensure each resident has personalized one-on-one time. Bringing a compassionate approach and dedication, previous experience in elderly care, and excellent communication skills are necessary. You'll receive comprehensive training to further develop your skills and advance your career within the organization. As part of a generous rewards package, you will receive competitive pay and benefits, including training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and potential rewards for 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards'.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a well-established provider of high-quality care services across the UK. Care homes under the Barchester umbrella offer residents consistent support, comfort, and engagement, creating fulfilling environments that feel like home. The organization's ethos revolves around ensuring each day is the best it can be for residents and team members. Care homes focus on tailored personal care to meet individual needs, thus enhancing the quality of life of residents. Barchester Healthcare is recognized for investing in team members, offering training, development opportunities, and comprehensive rewards packages. Employees play a critical role in delivering exceptional care and compassion, contributing to Barchester's reputation for nurturing environments that promote dignity, respect, and independence among residents. The organization encourages career growth, providing pathways for progression within a supportive community-oriented setting.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1512886298
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bedlington, NE22 6LA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

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.