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Night Care Assistant

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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Job summary

As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of residents in a care home setting. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people, providing compassionate support and companionship throughout the night shift.

Main duties of the job

In this Night Care Assistant role, you'll be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, mobility support, and following their individual care plans. You'll also provide companionship and engage in activities to enhance the residents' quality of life. Your empathy, communication skills, and commitment to delivering high-quality care will be essential in this rewarding position.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement communities across the UK. They are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for their residents, with a focus on personalized care and promoting independence. Barchester Healthcare is committed to investing in their staff, offering various training and development opportunities to help them thrive in their roles.

Details

Date posted

03 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.51 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1449654001

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

York

YO10 3SJ


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 as a Night Care Assistant, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your ability to empathize and provide compassionate care will be essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join as a Night Care Assistant, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your ability to empathize and provide compassionate care will be essential.

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

York

YO10 3SJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

York

YO10 3SJ


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

03 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.51 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1449654001

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

York

YO10 3SJ


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