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 be integral in helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Duties include assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing memorable moments. The role offers a chance to express your dedication and compassion in a fulfilling environment, with each day presenting different, rewarding tasks. Responsibilities range from supporting residents with food and drink to providing one-on-one time, all while following care plans. Youll need experience caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Training will be provided.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a well-established company dedicated to providing quality care in its care homes. The organisation focuses on creating an environment where residents can enjoy each day with the support and dignity they deserve. Barchester values dedication and compassion, offering its employees the opportunity to develop their careers while making meaningful contributions to residents daily lives. The company is committed to sector-leading training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, and a host of benefits, ensuring that staff feel valued and part of a rewarding community. Barchester aims to deliver care that meets the high standards expected for the loved ones of those they serve.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.31 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522375111
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Shrewsbury, SY3 8PP, 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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