# 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/3049d16a-4713-4be1-95ba-52e8bf1e5371 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-care-home/3049d16a-4713-4be1-95ba-52e8bf1e5371.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T07:05:46.442Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7076?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1522796151&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Darcy Gardens 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. Our home is growing and we are welcoming new residents every week. Come and join us on our journey. Each position is 33 or 44 hours per week, days or nights 8-8 (12 hour shifts) including alternate weekend working 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. We are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. 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. ### Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Darcy Gardens 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, and as a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, to ensuring one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. Each position involves 33 or 44 hours per week, with shifts of 8-8 (12 hours) including alternate weekend working. Some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are essential. Your empathy and compassion are vital, and in return, we'll provide all the necessary training. Benefits include competitive pay, free training, retail discounts, and more. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality care and support in the UK, with a reputation for excellence. They offer a range of healthcare services, focusing on individual needs to ensure dignity, independence, and quality of life. Being part of Barchester means joining an organisation committed to providing the best care for its residents and maintaining a supportive, fulfilling work environment for its employees. The company invests in staff development, offering training opportunities to enhance skills and career advancement. Barchester's dedication to staff rewards is evident in their sector-leading benefits package, including referral bonuses, employee recognition programs like 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards', and discounts. Barchester Healthcare prioritizes the well-being of residents and employees, making it a rewarding place to work, where the input and skills of its staff are valued and integral to the continued success of the services they provide. ### Details - Date posted: 03 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1522796151 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bath, BA2 3NR, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Darcy Gardens 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. Our home is growing and we are welcoming new residents every week. Come and join us on our journey. Each position is 33 or 44 hours per week, days or nights 8-8 (12 hour shifts) including alternate weekend working 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. We are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. 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. 8765 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Some experience of 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.