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Night Care Assistant

The closing date is 18 August 2025

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Job summary

This is a Night Care Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of high-quality care homes in Swansea. The position involves providing compassionate and dedicated support to residents, ensuring their daily needs are met with empathy and attention to detail. The successful candidate will have previous experience in caring for older people and excellent communication skills to thrive in this rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, mobility support, and providing companionship. You will follow individual care plans to ensure the highest standard of care is delivered. Your role will involve a variety of tasks, from supporting residents with meals and drinks to ensuring their comfort and wellbeing throughout the night. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents and develop your career in a caring and fulfilling environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. With a strong focus on person-centered care, the organization is committed to creating a warm and supportive environment for its residents. Barchester invests in the professional development of its staff and offers a range of benefits to recognize their dedication and hard work.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.91 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1327096682

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Swansea

SA4 4YF


Job description

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.

Job description

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join Barchester Healthcare as a Night Care Assistant, you will need previous experience in caring for older people, a compassionate and empathetic approach, and excellent communication skills. The organization will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join Barchester Healthcare as a Night Care Assistant, you will need previous experience in caring for older people, a compassionate and empathetic approach, and excellent communication skills. The organization will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Swansea

SA4 4YF


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Swansea

SA4 4YF


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.91 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1327096682

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Swansea

SA4 4YF


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