# Care Home Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-home-assistant/5e23560b-02af-4400-bbc4-017e53ccd987 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-home-assistant/5e23560b-02af-4400-bbc4-017e53ccd987.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £14 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-23T13:44:33.506Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7923?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1529715175&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time. ABOUT YOU As a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekee ### Main duties of the job As a Care Home Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll engage in a variety of tasks designed to support the well-being and comfort of the residents. The role involves responsibilities across care, housekeeping, and catering, ensuring that no two days are alike. Assistants are expected to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, providing high-quality service whether through meal preparation, maintaining the environment, or engaging in personal interactions with residents. Those with a propensity towards a particular area may have opportunities for progression. Essential skills include strong communication, teamwork, and a flexible approach to varied tasks. Experience in care, housekeeping, or catering is preferred, but comprehensive training will be provided. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of top-tier care homes in the UK, known for its commitment to offering high-quality, person-centered care. With a focus on creating a homely and nurturing environment, Barchester ensures that residents receive exceptional care that respects their dignity and individuality. The company offers extensive training to its staff, encouraging growth and development to enhance the level of care provided. Barchester also values its employees by incentivizing them with competitive pay rates, retail discounts, and unique rewards like the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme and 'Employee of the Month' recognition, underlining its commitment to not only resident welfare but also staff contentment. ### Details - Date posted: 23 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1529715175 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Seaford, BN25 3DG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time. ABOUT YOUAs a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us. REWARDS PACKAGEIn 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 can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. #0508 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in care, housekeeping, or catering preferred. 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