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 Barchester Healthcare, you'll play a vital role in ensuring residents receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your day-to-day tasks will involve assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing special moments with the residents. Every day will bring new challenges and rewards, offering you the chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. You will support residents with food and drink, follow care plans, and ensure each resident has one-on-one time. This role is ideal for a compassionate individual looking to develop their career while making a meaningful impact.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. The company is committed to delivering an extensive range of health services within their care homes and hospitals, ensuring each resident receives person-centered care that fulfills their individual needs. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on having a compassionate, well-trained workforce that is equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care. They offer competitive salaries, continuous training programs, and a supportive work environment. Barchester Healthcare values empathy, communication, and professionalism among their employees to maintain the quality of life their residents deserve.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.70 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1524439591
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Exeter, EX1 3ZU, 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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