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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in helping residents enjoy their daily lives by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living tasks, offering companionship, and helping create cherished memories. This fulfilling position allows you to demonstrate dedication, compassion, and empathy in a rewarding environment. Daily duties may involve supporting residents with meals, adhering to care plans, and providing one-on-one attention. The role provides an opportunity to utilize your skills meaningfully while developing your career. Suitable candidates will have some experience caring for older individuals with a positive attitude and strong communication skills. Above all, compassion is essential to deliver the highest standard of care for residents. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive rewards package, including free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing support tools, and numerous retail discounts and savings. Additionally, the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme and employee recognition programs enhance the workplace experience.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a well-established provider of care services, renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality care to its residents. With a focus on creating a supportive and fulfilling environment, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes across the UK, where residents can enjoy their daily lives with dignity and respect. The organization prides itself on its compassionate and dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to ensure residents receive the care and support they need. Barchester Healthcare's ethos centers around a person-centered approach, where the individual needs and preferences of each resident are prioritized. Their comprehensive training and development programs ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care. Furthermore, Barchester Healthcare values its employees and rewards their dedication with competitive pay rates and a generous benefits package. As a leading care provider, Barchester Healthcare continues to uphold its reputation for quality care and remains an employer of choice in the healthcare sector.

Details

• Date posted: 16 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.75 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1517389139
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Thurso, KW14 7UQ, 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.