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Care Assistant - Care Home

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Location
Salary
£13.75 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
06 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 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 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,

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship, sharing great moments and memories. Every day will be different, and your tasks will be as varied as they are rewarding. From supporting residents with their food and drink to following care plans and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident, you'll put your skills to meaningful use and have the opportunity to develop your career. Your compassion and dedication are key in delivering the highest standard of care and support for our residents, and in return, youll receive comprehensive training and a competitive rate of pay, along with numerous benefits.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a well-established provider of care services in the UK, known for its commitment to offering quality care across its network of care homes. They focus on creating a supportive and fulfilling environment not only for the residents but also for their employees, actively encouraging progression and development. The organisation offers extensive training programs and a variety of rewarding benefits to ensure their staff feel appreciated and motivated. Barchester is dedicated to upholding high standards of care, with a person-centric approach to ensure each resident feels valued and respected. Joining Barchester means becoming part of a team that prides itself on compassion and dedication, providing the standard of care you'd wish for your own family.

Details

  • Date posted: 08 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.75 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1524614688
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ruchill, G20 9NU, 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.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To become a Care Assistant at Barchester, you need some experience in caring for older people. A can-do approach and excellent communication skills are vital. Empathy, a warm-hearted nature, and the compassion needed to deliver high-standard care and support for all residents are essential qualities for this role. Barchester provides all the training you need to thrive in this career.

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