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Care Assistant - Care Home


Location
Salary
£13.75 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
05 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
07 Jul 2026
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Job summary

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.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 throu

Main duties of the job

A Care Assistant at Barchester Health Care is tasked with ensuring that residents enjoy their day by providing quality care and support. The role involves attending to daily living needs, providing companionship, and cherishing precious moments and memories with residents. It requires dedication and compassion, offering a fulfilling work environment where every day presents new and rewarding challenges. Responsibilities may include supporting residents with meals, adhering to care plans, and ensuring residents have personalized attention. Candidates should have experience caring for older people along with a can-do attitude and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are key attributes required for delivering high-standard care to residents. The company provides all necessary training to help employees thrive in their roles, and rewards dedication with competitive pay and exceptional benefits, including free training, development opportunities, access to wellness tools, retail discounts, and more.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care homes across the UK, operating with a mission to deliver the kind of dignified, respectful care they would want for their own families. Comprising an extensive network of facilities, Barchester emphasises compassion and dedication in providing support and companionship to all residents under their care. The organisation prides itself on having a skilled team dedicated to creating a fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. Known for rewarding excellence, Barchester Healthcare offers sector-leading benefits and professional development opportunities, ensuring staff are well-equipped to deliver exceptional care. Employees are welcomed into the team with a generous 'Golden Hello' bonus and enjoy various rewards such as 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards', emphasizing the organisation's focus on employee satisfaction and retention. Working at Barchester means being part of a supportive, forward-thinking company committed to quality care.

Details

  • Date posted: 07 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.75 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1524439527
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Aberdeen, AB22 8ZP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

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

  • Experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach.

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