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 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 Barchester care home, you will support residents in their daily living activities, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. You will engage in providing both support and companionship, creating wonderful moments and memories with the residents. Your role is crucial in maintaining the well-being of the residents by helping them with their food, following care plans, and providing personalized one-on-one interactions. This position offers a varied and rewarding experience, perfect for those with a passion for helping others. To excel in this role, you should have experience caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a warm-hearted, can-do approach. In return, Barchester offers free training and development opportunities, access to well-being tools, retail discounts, and an attractive benefits, including a 'Refer a Friend' bonus and employee rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare believes in providing the highest quality care for their residents. They operate numerous care homes across the UK, focusing on enhancing the lives of their residents by offering person-centered care backed by dedicated staff. Barchester is committed to ensuring their staff have access to continuous training and development, providing them with tools and resources to improve their skills and career progression. The organization prides itself on creating a supportive and fulfilling environment for staff and residents alike, promoting well-being and happiness as core values. With a range of benefits and rewards, Barchester Healthcare endeavors to attract and retain dedicated individuals who are passionate about delivering top-tier care. The organization emphasizes compassion and dedication in their approach, ensuring each resident receives the best possible experience, akin to the care one would expect for a loved one. Barchester is dedicated to making a positive impact in the healthcare sector through their commitment to quality and compassion.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1527346008
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bedlington, NE22 6LA, 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.