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Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 10 June 2026

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Job summary

The role of a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality care and support to residents in a care home. This includes assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring the wellbeing of each resident. It is a diverse and rewarding role that allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily needs, such as personal care, meals, and activities. You will work closely with the care team to develop and implement personalized care plans, ensuring that each resident receives the attention and support they require. Your empathy, compassion, and excellent communication skills will be essential in building positive relationships with residents and their families. Additionally, you may be involved in providing one-on-one time with residents, engaging them in activities, and documenting their progress. The role offers opportunities for ongoing training and development to help you grow and thrive in the care sector.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a network of care homes and hospitals, the organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents and patients. Barchester Healthcare is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Details

Date posted

11 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.09 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1486866799

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Grantham

NG31 9DN


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 the Care Assistant role, you will need to have some prior experience in caring for older people. A caring and compassionate nature, along with excellent communication skills, are also essential. The company will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for the Care Assistant role, you will need to have some prior experience in caring for older people. A caring and compassionate nature, along with excellent communication skills, are also essential. The company will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.

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

Grantham

NG31 9DN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Grantham

NG31 9DN


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

11 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.09 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1486866799

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Grantham

NG31 9DN


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