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Night Care Assistant


Location
Salary
£14.06 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
12 Jun 2026
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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 delive

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Kidderminster, you will be responsible for ensuring residents receive quality care and support during the night. Your duties will include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and following care plans to offer one-to-one time with residents. You will need to have experience caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to deliver the highest standard of care. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.06 and benefits such as free training and development opportunities, access to support tools, retail discounts, and reward schemes. The position is permanent and requires a strong commitment to the well-being of all residents in the care home.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is an established provider of care homes in the UK, committed to offering high-quality care and support to its residents. With a focus on creating a fulfilling environment, Barchester Healthcare seeks to improve the quality of life for older people by providing compassionate care services. The organisation values dedication and compassion in its employees and ensures that they receive the necessary training and development to thrive in their roles. Barchester Healthcare is known for its rewarding work atmosphere and offers various benefits to its staff, including professional growth opportunities and a supportive community that prioritizes employee well-being. This commitment to excellence in care is reflected in their extensive perks and inclusive work policies.

Details

  • Date posted: 11 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £14.06 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1515005749
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Kidderminster, DY11 5RJ, 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

  • Some experience caring for older people

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This advert is for Night Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £14.06 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.

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