# 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/3c5e436c-e05a-4482-b0ae-55de0aad5a11 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-care-home/3c5e436c-e05a-4482-b0ae-55de0aad5a11.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **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:** 2026-08-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T07:03:38.388Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6748?employerCode=E0177 ## 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 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. ### Main duties of the job A Care Assistant at a Barchester care home assists residents with daily living tasks, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support. The role is diverse, involving activities from assisting with meals to ensuring one-on-one time with residents, creating meaningful interactions. To excel, candidates should possess experience in elderly care, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. Training is provided. Rewards include competitive pay and comprehensive benefits like free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and recognition programs. The position offers a chance to use interpersonal skills in a nurturing environment. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable care provider operating across the UK, managing over 200 care homes and hospitals. Renowned for delivering high-quality care services, Barchester focuses on creating a warm, compassionate environment for residents, where care assistants and healthcare professionals can develop meaningful relationships with those in their care. A commitment to ongoing training and staff development is central to Barchester, enabling employees to advance their careers within healthcare. The organization offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting its dedication to both staff and residents alike. ### Details - Date posted: 24 June 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: 1520053465 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Peterhead, AB42 1JQ, 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 in caring for older people and excellent communication skills are required. ## 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.