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.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in the daily lives of residents, ensuring they receive care and support with warmth and compassion. The job encompasses assisting residents with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating memorable moments. The role is varied and rewarding, involving tasks like helping with food and drink and following individualized care plans to provide personalized one-on-one time with residents. This position offers an opportunity to apply your skills meaningfully and develop a career in a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience in caring for older individuals, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate empathy and compassion in delivering high standards of care. Barchester Healthcare provides training to help you thrive in this career, and the role includes attractive benefits such as free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and employee awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, offering high-quality care services in a variety of settings, including care homes and hospitals. With a focus on person-centered care, Barchester Healthcare aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for both its residents and staff. The company values the well-being and development of its employees, offering comprehensive training programs and a range of benefits to support their career growth. Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering the highest standards of care and ensuring that residents receive personalized and compassionate support. The organization prides itself on its sector-leading rewards package, which includes opportunities for professional development, access to wellbeing and support tools, and recognition programs that celebrate the dedication and hard work of its staff. By fostering a culture of care and respect, Barchester Healthcare ensures that its residents enjoy a fulfilling and dignified life, supported by skilled and compassionate care professionals.

Details

• Date posted: 10 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.84 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1525410377
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Edinburgh, EH4 8DU, 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.