Barchester Healthcare

Care Home Assistant

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help provide the quality care residents deserve. Your responsibilities will span across care, housekeeping, and catering, allowing you to develop a broad range of skills. Whether cooking meals, maintaining the environment, or spending time with residents, you'll contribute to creating a warm and homely atmosphere where the residents' needs are the top priority.

Main duties of the job

The Care Home Assistant role involves diverse responsibilities, ensuring the care home runs smoothly. You'll be part of a team that delivers excellent care and support to residents. Key duties include preparing and serving meals, keeping the environment clean and well-maintained, and providing personalized attention to residents. The role offers variety and opportunities to progress in areas of particular interest.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. The company is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents, with a focus on creating a warm, homely environment. Barchester Healthcare invests in the training and development of its staff, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to thrive in their roles and provide the best possible care.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1453858931

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Shrewsbury

SY3 8PP


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time.

ABOUT YOUAs a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You''ll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us.

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 can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time.

ABOUT YOUAs a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You''ll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us.

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 can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering, but Barchester Healthcare will provide all the training you need to succeed in the role. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to adapt to different situations are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering, but Barchester Healthcare will provide all the training you need to succeed in the role. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to adapt to different situations are 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Shrewsbury

SY3 8PP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Shrewsbury

SY3 8PP


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

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1453858931

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Shrewsbury

SY3 8PP


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