Weekend Care Assistant

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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: A £500 Golden Hello* Free training and development for all roles Access

Main duties of the job

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 sharing great moments and memories. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. You'll assist residents with their food and drink and follow care plans to ensure they receive dedicated one-on-one time. To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll need experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy will shine through, and above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support. In return, we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. Our rewards package includes a competitive rate of pay and benefits such as a £500 Golden Hello, free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and other rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a trusted provider of nursing and residential care, offering specialized support for people living with dementia, mental health needs, and physical disabilities. Barchester Healthcare focuses on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and care professionals. Their extensive network of care homes is designed to provide tailored support and services to meet the needs of individuals at different stages of life. Barchester's approach is rooted in fostering individuality, enhancing quality of life, and promoting independence among residents. They invest in training and development opportunities for their staff to ensure they deliver high-quality, compassionate care. With a focus on personal well-being, Barchester Healthcare ensures its residents feel valued and respected in an environment that supports their diverse needs and preferences. The organisation continually seeks dedicated individuals who share their commitment to care excellence.

Details

• Date posted: 26 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1507566591
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Henfield, BN5 9UY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE-

A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 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:

A £500 Golden Hello* 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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