# 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/e26979fa-d105-4608-8832-2f659583ea24 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-care-home/e26979fa-d105-4608-8832-2f659583ea24.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.81 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T13:43:57.251Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6628?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1518576618&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE - This role comes with a £500 Welcome Bonus 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. 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 roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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. ### Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role is to ensure residents receive the highest quality care and support they deserve. You'll provide daily living assistance, support, and companionship, making sure each resident enjoys their day. Your tasks will vary daily, creating a challenging yet rewarding work environment, from assisting with meals to following care plans and ensuring residents receive one-on-one time. Successful candidates will have experience in elderly care, a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a compassionate nature. In return, you'll receive comprehensive training and development opportunities, a competitive salary, and a sector-leading benefits package that includes wellbeing support, retail discounts, and bonus opportunities. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of top-quality care services in the UK, renowned for its commitment to offering exceptional care to its residents. With a network of care homes, the organisation ensures residents receive personalized care that suits their individual needs. Barchester Healthcare invests in its staff by providing comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring they are equipped to deliver the best care. Employee well-being is a priority, reflected in their extensive benefits package and support systems. The organisation's ethos revolves around compassion, dedication, and providing a fulfilling environment for both staff and residents, aiming to foster a culture where kindness and excellence are at its core. ### Details - Date posted: 19 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.81 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1518576618 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ferndown, BH22 9EU, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE - This role comes with a £500 Welcome Bonus 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 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. 0854 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - To join as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. ## 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.