Care Assistant - Complex Care

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE 33hrs contract on Night shifts. 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 to 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by providing the quality care they deserve. You will support residents with various needs such as advanced dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab, and Huntington's disease. Your role is crucial in assisting with daily living activities, offering support and companionship, and sharing memorable moments. As a Care Assistant, you will support residents with their food, drink, and care plans. This position requires dedication, empathy, and excellent communication skills, and Barchester provides training to help you thrive.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of quality care services in the UK. Known for their commitment to providing exceptional care, Barchester offers various types of support to individuals in need, including those with advanced dementia and neurological conditions. The organisation strives to deliver high standards of care through their compassionate and skilled staff. They focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, offering newly refurbished units and supportive management. Barchester values their employees and offers a competitive rewards package, including training, development opportunities, and various other benefits.

Details

• Date posted: 18 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.31 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1527938479
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Swansea, SA4 4YF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

33hrs contract on Night shifts.

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 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.