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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 an
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living tasks, provide support and companionship, and share memorable moments with the residents. This role is a chance to bring your dedication and compassion into a fulfilling work environment. Responsibilities may vary daily, including supporting residents with their meals and adhering to care plans, ensuring one-on-one time with each resident, and putting your skills to meaningful use to develop your career. Applicants should have experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, along with a strong sense of compassion to deliver the highest standard of care and support to all residents. In return, employees receive a competitive pay rate, free training and development, access to wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a focus on providing the best possible care for residents, Barchester Healthcare operates a range of care homes and retirement villages across the country. The organisation is dedicated to ensuring that each resident receives personalized care, tailored to their individual needs. To achieve this, Barchester Healthcare invests in comprehensive training and development programs for its staff, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide excellent care. The company also prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering a range of rewards and benefits to support staff in their roles. Barchester Healthcare values compassion, dedication, and a warm-hearted approach, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both residents and employees. With a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement, Barchester Healthcare aims to deliver a rewarding experience for all involved.
Details
- Date posted: 13 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1526116770
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Alcester, B49 6LN, 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, empathy, and a warm-hearted approach.
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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 £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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