# Night Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/night-care-assistant/f07eb5ca-a9ca-45ef-b828-b73d13ab4cd9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/night-care-assistant/f07eb5ca-a9ca-45ef-b828-b73d13ab4cd9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.21 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-15T19:02:26.581Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7654?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1527025424&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 to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package ### Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will support residents in daily activities, providing essential care and companionship. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living, supporting residents with food and drink, and ensuring individualized attention. You should have prior experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are critical, as well as being committed to delivering high-quality care. Barchester Healthcare offers a rewarding position with a competitive rate of pay, training, development opportunities, and a benefits package including retail discounts, training, and recognition programs like Employee of the Month. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable provider of care services, committed to delivering exceptional care for the elderly and those in need. Focusing on creating a supportive and nurturing environment, Barchester Healthcare ensures residents receive quality care tailored to their individual needs. The organization values dedication, compassion, and commitment, offering opportunities for staff to grow and develop their skills. Barchester Healthcare is known for its robust support system, providing training and development for all roles, and rewarding employees through various incentive programs, fostering a culture of excellence and appreciation. ### Details - Date posted: 15 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1527025424 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Rochester, ME1 2BQ, 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. 0508 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in caring for older people. Excellent communication skills. Empathy and a compassionate approach. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.