Barchester Healthcare

Night Care Assistant

The closing date is 18 October 2025

Job summary

This is a role as a Night Care Assistant at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Preston. The job involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. It's a challenging but rewarding role that requires compassion, empathy, and excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the care and wellbeing of residents during the overnight shift. This may include assisting with personal care, providing companionship, and ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. You will work closely with the nursing team to follow care plans and deliver personalized care. The role requires a can-do attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of older people.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for their residents, and value their staff highly. Barchester offers a range of benefits and training opportunities to help their employees develop and grow in their careers.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1365366250

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Preston

PR2 3WQ


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 be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, as well as a compassionate and empathetic approach. You should also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people, as well as a compassionate and empathetic approach. You should also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

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

Preston

PR2 3WQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Preston

PR2 3WQ


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

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1365366250

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Preston

PR2 3WQ


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