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Barchester Healthcare

Part Time Care Assistant

The closing date is 08 March 2026

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Job summary

As a Part Time Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to provide high-quality care and support to elderly residents in a rewarding environment. You'll be responsible for assisting with daily living activities, ensuring residents receive personalized care, and creating meaningful connections through companionship and engaging activities.

Main duties of the job

In this part-time role, you'll work afternoon shifts from 2pm to 8pm, helping to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents. Your duties will include supporting residents with tasks like food and drink, following care plans, and providing one-on-one attention. This is a chance to use your empathy, communication skills, and compassion to deliver excellent care while also developing your career in the healthcare sector.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes and services across the UK. With a strong focus on person-centered care, the organization is committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive benefits package, ongoing training and development, and opportunities for career progression.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1451971240

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Exeter

EX1 3ZU


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a part time role - afternoon shifts - 2pm-8pm

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.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a part time role - afternoon shifts - 2pm-8pm

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills. The ability to work well as part of a team and a genuine passion for delivering excellent care are also essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need to have some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills. The ability to work well as part of a team and a genuine passion for delivering excellent care are also 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

Exeter

EX1 3ZU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Exeter

EX1 3ZU


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

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1451971240

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Exeter

EX1 3ZU


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