# Care Assistant - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-care-home/6b17e347-b210-4fb4-af07-1729dacd4393 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-care-home/6b17e347-b210-4fb4-af07-1729dacd4393.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.21 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T13:41:07.509Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6608?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1518565735&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 care home, you will support residents with their daily living, offering companionship, care, and assistance with tasks such as food and drink. Each day is varied and provides opportunities to create memorable moments with residents. To excel in this role, candidates must have previous experience in caring for older individuals, strong communication skills, a can-do attitude, and an empathetic nature. Barchester values compassion and offers extensive training to ensure staff are equipped to provide excellent care. The organization offers a competitive pay and benefits package, which includes free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and recognition awards. Barchester strives to create a welcoming environment, ensuring quality care synonymous with what one would expect for their loved ones. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, dedicated to offering high-quality care and support to its residents. With numerous care homes across the country, Barchester is committed to fostering environments that prioritize compassion, dignity, and respect. The organization understands the importance of tailored care that reflects the personal needs and preferences of its residents. Barchester invests in its staff by providing extensive training and development opportunities, empowering employees to grow and advance within the company. By focusing on a person-centered care approach, Barchester ensures that residents receive dedicated support, allowing them to live fulfilling and enriched lives. This commitment to excellence is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and rewards packages offered to its employees, reinforcing Barchester's reputation as a caring and supportive employer. ### Details - Date posted: 19 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1518565735 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hebburn, NE31 2SL, 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.