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Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 26 May 2026

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Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older residents. You will be responsible for providing personalized care and support, ensuring their daily needs are met with compassion and dedication. The role involves a variety of tasks, from assisting with meals and daily living activities to providing companionship and creating memorable experiences.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the daily lives of residents in a Barchester care home. This includes assisting with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as helping with meals, medications, and other daily activities. You will also be expected to engage with residents, providing companionship and participating in recreational activities. The role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach, as well as the ability to follow care plans and work collaboratively with the broader care team.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the United Kingdom. With a strong focus on person-centered care, the organization is committed to creating a comfortable and enriching environment for its residents. Barchester Healthcare offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive work culture that values the contributions of its dedicated care staff.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1478915506

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wells

BA5 1WE


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 be considered for this role, you will need to have some previous experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and compassion will be essential in delivering the highest standard of care and support to all residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you will need to have some previous experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and compassion will be essential in delivering the highest standard of care and support to all 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

Wells

BA5 1WE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wells

BA5 1WE


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

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1478915506

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wells

BA5 1WE


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