Night Care Assistant

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

Main duties of the job

In the role of Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will be instrumental in ensuring that residents receive quality care and support every day. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and creating memorable moments with residents. You will be involved in diverse tasks such as supporting residents with meals, following care plans, and providing one-on-one time with them. It's essential for prospective candidates to have some experience in caring for older people, complemented by a positive 'can-do' attitude and strong communication skills. While empathy and warmth are vital, having the compassion to deliver high-standard care is paramount. Despite the demanding nature of this role, Barchester Healthcare provides substantial benefits including free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and more.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, renowned for delivering high-quality residential and nursing care. With numerous care homes across the nation, Barchester focuses on offering personalized care plans that reflect the unique needs and preferences of each resident. They pride themselves on having dedicated and compassionate staff who are committed to enhancing the lives of residents. Barchester Healthcare invests in staff through comprehensive training and development programs, fostering a supportive environment for career growth. Their core values include respect, integrity, and excellence, which are reflected in their day-to-day operations. Employees benefit from an array of perks, including sector-leading rewards packages, which serve to acknowledge and appreciate their commitment and hard work.

Details

• Date posted: 17 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1527760000
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Weyhill, SP11 0PN, 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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