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ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at Crandon Springs 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. This post is night shift only 8pm-8am 4 nights per week including alternate weekends. 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
Main duties of the job
In the role of Care Assistant at Crandon Springs care home, you will support residents in their daily lives, ensuring they receive quality care and companionship. This involves helping with daily tasks, providing one-on-one time, and following care plans, allowing for a nurturing environment where residents can enjoy each day. This position is exclusively for night shifts from 8 pm to 8 am, four nights a week, including alternating weekends. Candidates should have experience in elderly care, demonstrate a proactive attitude, and possess strong communication skills. The role requires empathy and compassion to ensure high standard care for residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing quality care in a supportive environment, ensuring residents at Crandon Springs care home receive the best possible care and companionship. Our care assistants play a vital role in achieving this by providing personal and emotional support tailored to each resident's needs. As part of our team, you will be encouraged to bring compassion and dedication to a setting that values great moments and memories being shared with the residents. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, encouraging career growth within the organisation.
Details
- Date posted: 04 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.70 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1523333845
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wells, BA5 1WE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at Crandon Springs 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.
This post is night shift only 8pm-8am 4 nights per week including alternate weekends.
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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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in elderly care, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, compassionate approach.
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This advert is for Care Assistant - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £14.70 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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