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

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, located in Carlisle, you will play an essential role in enhancing the lives of residents. The job entails providing quality care and support, fostering companionship, and creating memorable moments for residents. The role is varied and rewarding, involving assisting with daily living activities, supporting residents with food and drink, and ensuring one-on-one time with residents. The position promises an enriching environment where your dedication and compassion are highly valued. Candidates are required to have some experience in elderly care, a positive can-do approach, and sound communication skills. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of £13.21 and access to extensive training and benefits, including wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme. Joining Barchester means contributing to a workplace that prioritizes quality care akin to how one would care for their own loved ones.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, offering specialized residential, nursing, and dementia care. With a focus on delivering high-quality care and enhancing the lives of residents, Barchester prides itself on creating a homely and supportive environment across its numerous care homes and hospitals. The organisation is committed to investing in its workforce, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to all employees. Barchester's ethos centers around treating each resident as an individual and tailoring care to meet personal needs. The company places significant emphasis on compassion, kindness, and respect, ensuring that all residents receive care that prioritizes their dignity and quality of life. Barchester Healthcare also values employee recognition, offering various incentives and rewards to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of their staff.

Details

• Date posted: 23 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1529458139
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Carlisle, CA2 7PW, 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.