Night Care Assistant

Job summary

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.

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. Your duties will include assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and creating memorable moments with residents. Each day presents a new opportunity for you to use your skills and compassion in a rewarding and varied environment. To be successful in this role, you will need some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and compassionate nature will be essential in delivering the highest standard of care to all of our residents. In return, we offer training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, and a range of rewards and discounts.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care homes across various regions. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care and support to its residents, ensuring a compassionate and nurturing environment. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and provides extensive training and development opportunities to help staff thrive in their roles. The company also offers a comprehensive rewards package, including retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, and employee recognition programs. The organisation prides itself on creating a workplace where staff can develop their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing the quality care that they would expect for their own loved ones.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.87 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1512933693
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hextable, BR8 7SG, 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.