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 delive

Main duties of the job

The Care Assistant role at Barchester care home is focused on providing quality care and support to residents, ensuring each day is both enjoyable and memorable for them. The position involves assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and sharing valuable moments. No two days will be the same, allowing for a varied and rewarding experience. To excel in this role, candidates should have some experience in caring for the elderly, possess excellent communication skills, and showcase a warm and empathetic demeanor. Barchester is committed to providing all necessary training and offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits. These include access to training and development, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and awards for exceptional performance and long service. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact using one's skills in an environment dedicated to providing high standards of care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services within the UK. Committed to delivering exceptional care standards, Barchester employs a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal of enhancing the quality of life for residents. They offer a range of care options including residential, nursing, and dementia care, and are renowned for investing in their staff by providing extensive training and development opportunities. The organization takes pride in creating a nurturing environment where both employees and residents thrive. Barchester's culture emphasizes compassion, excellence, and integrity. Employees are rewarded not only with competitive pay packages but also with various incentives and recognition schemes. By joining Barchester, individuals become part of a respected and innovative institution focused on delivering care that people would expect for their loved ones. The organization values teamwork and encourages a supportive and caring community.

Details

• Date posted: 08 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1524809031
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Carmarthen, SA31 3HP, 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.