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Night Care Assistant


Location
Salary
£15.31 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
12 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
14 Jul 2026
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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 including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimi

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, providing companionship, and sharing enjoyable moments and memories. The role requires a compassionate and dedicated approach, offering you the chance to utilize your skills in a meaningful environment. Each day brings different challenges and opportunities to work in various rewarding ways. Duties range from supporting residents with meals to delivering personalized one-to-one care according to individual care plans. The position provides an excellent opportunity for career development and the chance to use your people skills beneficially. Barchester provides all necessary training to help you thrive in this role. In return for your commitment, you will receive a competitive pay rate and enjoy a sector-leading benefits package.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing the highest quality of care and support to its residents, ensuring each individual is treated with dignity and respect. The organization focuses on creating a fulfilling and compassionate environment where residents can enjoy every day. Barchester values dedication and empathy, ensuring that staff are equipped with the necessary skills and training to deliver premium care. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, Barchester offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes training, development opportunities, and recognition schemes. The organization encourages a culture of support and community, making it a rewarding place for staff to work. Barchester emphasizes the importance of creating great experiences and memories for its residents, highlighting its dedication to quality and compassionate care.

Details

  • Date posted: 14 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £15.31 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1526485192
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wimborne, BH21 2DJ, 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 of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are essential.

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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 £15.31 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Sep 2026.

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