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 a Barchester care home, you will play a crucial role in supporting the daily lives of the residents. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship and sharing meaningful moments with residents. Every day presents a unique challenge, making the role both varied and rewarding. You will be responsible for supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, and ensuring that each resident receives dedicated one-on-one time. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a meaningful way and to advance your career. Joining the team requires experience in caring for older individuals, a positive can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Above all, compassion is essential to provide the highest standard of care. Barchester offers excellent training to help you thrive in your role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional care, Barchester operates several care homes and hospitals nationwide. The organisation is dedicated to providing a caring environment for older individuals, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for residents. They offer a wide range of services including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and assisted living. Barchester is known for its commitment to staff development and offers excellent training and career progression opportunities. The organisation values dedication and compassion and seeks individuals who are committed to providing top-quality care.

Details

• Date posted: 13 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.70 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1526131142
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stockport, SK6 6NL, 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.

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