# Night Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/night-care-assistant/1d67b6e0-30e3-4300-854a-6fc2eabebe88 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/night-care-assistant/1d67b6e0-30e3-4300-854a-6fc2eabebe88.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £15.79 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-04T03:04:04.297Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7213?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1523324959&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need ### Main duties of the job The role of a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing residents with quality care and supporting them in their daily living activities. You'll offer companionship and engage in creating memorable moments with them. Your job will include helping with food, drink, and following care plans, ensuring each resident receives personalized one-to-one time. To qualify for this role, you should have experience in elderly care, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are crucial for delivering high-standard care. Barchester Healthcare offers extensive training to help you thrive in this role and a rewards package that includes free training, development opportunities, a range of retail discounts, and an employee rewards program. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, offering high-quality care across the UK. They are committed to providing residents with a supportive and nurturing environment, where well-being and dignity are prioritized. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on training and development for their staff, ensuring that they can provide the best possible care and support. They offer a wide range of benefits to their employees, recognizing the dedication and compassion they bring to their roles. Working at Barchester means being part of an organization that values its employees and fosters a fulfilling and rewarding work environment. ### Details - Date posted: 04 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £15.79 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1523324959 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Fontwell, BN18 0SU, 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. 0854 ## Job Details 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 of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need ## Job Description The role of a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing residents with quality care and supporting them in their daily living activities. You'll offer companionship and engage in creating memorable moments with them. Your job will include helping with food, drink, and following care plans, ensuring each resident receives personalized one-to-one time. To qualify for this role, you should have experience in elderly care, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are crucial for delivering high-standard care. Barchester Healthcare offers extensive training to help you thrive in this role and a rewards package that includes free training, development opportunities, a range of retail discounts, and an employee rewards program. ## 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. 0854 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in caring for older people, a compassionate and empathetic disposition, excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude are required. 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