Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 15 May 2026

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Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester care home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, helping them with daily living activities, and ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older people while developing your caregiving skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for assisting residents with their daily needs, such as personal care, meals, and activities. You'll work closely with the care team to implement individualized care plans and provide companionship and support to help residents feel comfortable and engaged. The role involves a variety of tasks, so you can expect to undertake work that is both meaningful and diverse.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and specialist services in the UK. With a focus on delivering high-quality, personalized care, Barchester is committed to creating a fulfilling and supportive environment for both residents and staff. The company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development.

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.91 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1472467264

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

South Shields

NE34 0LZ


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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and compassion will be essential in providing the best possible care for our residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join as a Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and compassion will be essential in providing the best possible care for our residents.

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

South Shields

NE34 0LZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

South Shields

NE34 0LZ


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

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.91 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1472467264

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

South Shields

NE34 0LZ


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