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ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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...
Main duties of the job
ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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. 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 supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring that each resident has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, and you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care for our residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care services, dedicated to delivering quality care and support to its residents. With a focus on creating a fulfilling and secure environment, Barchester offers services in various locations, including Henfield, where this Care Assistant role is based. Barchester values dedication and compassion, rewarding them with competitive pay rates and various benefits such as training, development opportunities, and recognition awards. The organisation strives to support its staff professionally and personally, offering a benefits package that includes training, retail discounts, and employee recognition schemes. Joining Barchester Healthcare means becoming part of a team that prioritizes high-quality care standards for its residents.
Details
- Date posted: 26 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.50 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1507566592
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Henfield, BN5 9UY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE-
A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 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:
A £500 Golden Hello*
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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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted approach.
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This advert is for Care Assistant - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.50 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jul 2026.
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