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. 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, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Stockport, you'll provide residents with the quality care and support they deserve. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, offering companionship, and helping them enjoy each day. You'll be involved in various tasks such as supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and spending one-on-one time with them. The job requires a compassionate individual with experience in caring for older people, along with excellent communication skills. Barchester Healthcare offers free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, and a range of retail discounts as part of the rewards package.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing compassionate and professional care. The organisation is committed to offering a fulfilling environment where care assistants can use their skills meaningfully while enjoying career development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare values dedication and compassion and offers an attractive rewards package, including training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing tools, and various retail discounts. The company strives to provide the quality care people would expect for their loved ones, making it a rewarding place to work.
Details
- Date posted: 24 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.20 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1530097052
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stockport, SK6 6NL, 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.
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 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 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
- Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, compassion
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This advert is for Night Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare in Stockport, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £14.20. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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