Care Assistant - Care Home

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 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 Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day, ensuring they receive quality care and support. This role involves assisting with daily living, offering support and companionship, and sharing special moments and memories with residents. It's an opportunity to bring dedication and compassion to a rewarding environment. Each day is unique, with varied tasks such as supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, and providing individual one-to-one time. This role allows you to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. If you're compassionate and have some experience in caring for older people, join us and benefit from free training, retail discounts, and more. Barchester ensures that you have everything you need to thrive.

About us

Barchester Healthcare operates several care homes across the UK, providing services focused on residential and nursing care, dementia care, and assisted living. The organisation's mission is to provide care that contributes to the health and well-being of the residents, with services tailored to meet individual needs. With a range of roles available, Barchester offers development opportunities and supports career growth for individuals in various fields related to health and social care. Employees within Barchester are supported through training programs and benefit packages, reflecting its commitment to creating a fulfilling workplace for its staff.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.70 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1524439594
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Fareham, PO15 5FF, 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.

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