Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 12 May 2026

Job summary

The role of a Care Assistant in a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they enjoy each day and receive the care they deserve. The job is varied and rewarding, with opportunities to assist with daily living, provide companionship, and create great moments and memories with the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will help residents with their daily living activities, follow care plans, and ensure that each resident receives one-on-one time. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The role requires compassion and the ability to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding environment for their employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Details

Date posted

14 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1473554296

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wilton

SP2 0FX


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 PACKAGE

In 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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

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 PACKAGE

In 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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.

8765

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in caring for older people is required. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires a compassionate and caring approach, as well as strong communication skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in caring for older people is required. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires a compassionate and caring approach, as well as strong communication skills.

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

Wilton

SP2 0FX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wilton

SP2 0FX


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

14 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1473554296

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wilton

SP2 0FX


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