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 standard of care

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Church Stretton, you'll be vital in ensuring residents receive high-quality care and support. This involves daily living assistance, providing companionship, and sharing memorable moments. The role requires dedication, compassion, and the ability to adapt to varied daily tasks. Among your responsibilities, you will support residents with meals and drinks, follow care plans, and ensure residents have one-on-one time. It's an opportunity to utilize and grow your caregiving skills. To qualify, you should have some experience caring for older individuals, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Above all, a compassionate nature is essential. Barchester offers competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, free training, development opportunities, and various rewards, including retail discounts and a Friend referral bonus scheme. Be part of an organization that provides the care you would wish for your loved ones.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent care provider known for delivering exceptional care services across the UK. We operate a vast network of care homes, hospitals, and complex care services, ensuring residents and patients receive tailored support and attention. Our facilities are equipped to handle diverse needs, including elderly care, rehabilitation, and specialist medical care. At Barchester, we prioritize the recruitment of dedicated professionals who are passionate about caregiving. We provide comprehensive training and development programs to ensure our staff are well-equipped to offer high standards of care. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in our sector-leading reward packages and employee recognition programs. We foster a supportive work environment where staff can thrive and feel valued. Join Barchester to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding setting, providing the care and support your loved ones deserve.

Details

• Date posted: 24 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.81 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1520053245
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Church Stretton, SY6 7AA, 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.