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 by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship, sharing great moments and memories. Every day will be different, and you can expect to undertake varied and rewarding work. As a Care Assistant, responsibilities range from supporting residents with food and drink to ensuring each resident has one-to-one time. You'll have the opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. To join Barchester Healthcare as a Care Assistant, some experience in caring for older people is needed, along with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, and Barchester Healthcare offers all the training you need. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay and sector-leading benefits, including free training, retail discounts, and chance for Employee of the Month' rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a recognized provider of care and support services, dedicated to delivering exceptional standards in care homes across the UK. With a focus on quality care, Barchester is committed to creating a supportive and stimulating environment for its residents, enabling them to live fulfilling and enjoyable lives. The company places a strong emphasis on training and development for all roles, encouraging employees to grow their skills and advance their careers. Barchester Healthcare values dedication, compassion, and the ability to provide high-quality support to residents, making it an ideal environment for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the care sector. Employees at Barchester benefit from a range of rewards, including training, retail discounts, and recognition schemes, further supporting a positive and nurturing workplace culture for both staff and residents.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.06 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1515005748
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Kidderminster, DY11 5RJ, 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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