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. This position is a part time evening shift role. 5pm-8pm, 4 evenings one week and then 3 evenings the next. 12 hrs one week, 9 the next. 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

Main duties of the job

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. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. 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. This position is a part time evening shift role. 5pm-8pm, 4 evenings one week and then 3 evenings the next. 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. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. The company operates a network of care homes, offering an array of services including nursing care, residential care, dementia care, and respite care. Barchester is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care and support, ensuring that residents receive compassionate, professional, and person-centered care tailored to their individual needs. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, Barchester is committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents and providing a supportive environment for its team members to thrive and grow in their careers.

Details

• Date posted: 15 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.70 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1526666216
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wells, BA5 1WE, 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.

This position is a part time evening shift role. 5pm-8pm, 4 evenings one week and then 3 evenings the next. 12 hrs one week, 9 the next.

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.