Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 15 July 2025

Apply for this job

Job summary

This Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Northallerton offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents. You'll provide compassionate, high-quality care and support, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring each resident receives the attention and companionship they deserve. It's a rewarding role that allows you to develop your skills and progress your career in the care sector.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for a range of duties that contribute to the overall well-being and comfort of the residents. This includes supporting them with personal care, meals, and daily activities, as well as engaging in meaningful interactions and creating a warm, nurturing environment. You'll work closely with the care team to implement individual care plans and ensure the residents' needs are met. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact are essential for this role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes and facilities that prioritize person-centered care, delivering a range of services to support the diverse needs of their residents. Barchester is committed to investing in their employees, offering comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a rewarding benefits package.

Details

Date posted

17 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1304681006

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Northallerton

DL7 9AU


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 Care Assistant role, you'll need to have some prior experience in caring for older adults. A genuine passion for caring and a compassionate, patient-centered approach are also essential. While formal qualifications are not strictly required, a relevant NVQ or equivalent certification would be advantageous.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this Care Assistant role, you'll need to have some prior experience in caring for older adults. A genuine passion for caring and a compassionate, patient-centered approach are also essential. While formal qualifications are not strictly required, a relevant NVQ or equivalent certification would be advantageous.

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

Northallerton

DL7 9AU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Northallerton

DL7 9AU


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

17 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1304681006

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Northallerton

DL7 9AU


Privacy notice

Barchester Healthcare's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)