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. Shifts: 7am or 8am start, we do 12hr shifts. 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 be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your role includes assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and sharing memorable moments. The job offers an opportunity to bring dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Responsibilities range from supporting residents with their food and drink to ensuring individual one-to-one time. Applicants need experience caring for older people, a positive approach, and excellent communication skills. Barchester provides training, a competitive salary, and benefits including free training and development, access to support tools, and various discounts. The position requires a DBS check but not professional registration. Shifts start at 7am or 8am and last for 12 hours.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents across its care homes. With a focus on ensuring that residents receive the best possible care, Barchester emphasizes the importance of a compassionate and dedicated approach in all its staff. The organisation provides robust training and development opportunities to ensure their team is well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of the elderly in their care. Barchester values commitment and offers a competitive salary package along with a range of benefits, aiming to create a rewarding working environment for its staff. The organisation also encourages a supportive community where teamwork and collaboration are at the forefront, ensuring both residents and staff thrive. Those working for Barchester can expect to be part of a team that prioritizes the wellbeing and satisfaction of its residents while fostering personal growth and career development.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1523302968
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Swindon, SN5 0AD, 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.

Shifts: 7am or 8am start, we do 12hr shifts.

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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