# 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/a2d1a3cf-1666-4edd-b66d-7335e84db192 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-care-home/a2d1a3cf-1666-4edd-b66d-7335e84db192.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £14.46 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T15:02:01.018Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6054?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1511864155&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. ### Main duties of the job 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. 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. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, renowned for delivering the highest level of care and support for elderly residents. With a strong commitment to quality, Barchester operates numerous care homes across the country, providing various services including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care. The organisation prioritizes a person-centered approach, ensuring that each resident's individual needs are met with compassion and dignity. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to creating nurturing and fulfilling environments where both residents and staff can thrive. By focusing on continuous training and development, they ensure that all team members are well-equipped to deliver exceptional care. Barchester's sector-leading benefits and rewards package for employees underscores its status as a rewarding place to work. The company values empathy, communication, and a warm-hearted approach, making it an ideal setting for dedicated individuals looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.46 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1511864155 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Trowbridge, BA14 9EN, 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** - To join as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, along with the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents. Training will be provided to help you thrive in your role. ## 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.