# Care Assistant - Complex Care > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-complex-care/3753b071-781e-40d6-a730-da57d7482bc4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-complex-care/3753b071-781e-40d6-a730-da57d7482bc4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.41 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T13:27:21.462Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7584?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1526448010&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting 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. 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. With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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 ran ### Main duties of the job ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve. Your role will involve supporting residents with various needs such as advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab, and Huntington's disease. You'll deliver specialised care by assisting with daily living, providing companionship, and sharing memorable moments. The job offers variety and is rewarding, involving tasks like supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and having one-on-one time with them. In our newly refurbished units, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and supportive management, creating the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion. It's an opportunity to make meaningful use of your skills and advance your career with us. ABOUT YOU To join us, you need experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy, warmth, and compassion are essential to deliver high-quality care and support. In return, we'll provide the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE We offer competitive pay, training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, Long Service Awards, and more. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. Our complex care homes offer specialised support for residents with various needs, including advanced dementia, multiple sclerosis, and Huntington's disease. We are committed to providing an exceptional level of care and support, ensuring our residents enjoy each day with dignity and comfort. Our care assistants play a crucial role in achieving this goal by assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and adhering to personalised care plans. Barchester Healthcare ensures that our employees work in a welcoming and supportive environment, with newly refurbished facilities and management that encourages professional growth. We offer a rewarding career pathway and a sector-leading benefits package to recognise the hard work and dedication of our staff. Join us for a fulfilling career delivering the kind of care you'd expect for your loved ones. ### Details - Date posted: 14 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.41 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1526448010 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Billingham, TS23 1DA, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting 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. 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. With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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, excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion. ## 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.