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Night Care Assistant

The closing date is 09 March 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Barchester Healthcare as a Night Care Assistant. You'll be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to our residents during the night shift, ensuring their needs are met and they feel safe and comfortable. This is a rewarding role that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for a range of duties to support our residents during the night. This may include assisting with personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing, and responding to any concerns or emergencies. You'll work closely with the nursing team to ensure our residents receive the best possible care. Good communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centered approach are essential for this role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. With a reputation for excellence, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and support to our residents. We invest in our staff, providing comprehensive training and development opportunities to help them thrive in their roles.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.39 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1452237386

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Walton-on-Thames

KT12 4DD


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 PACKAGEIn 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 roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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 PACKAGEIn 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 roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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 us as a Night Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in a caring role, ideally working with older people. A caring and compassionate approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join us as a Night Care Assistant, you'll need some experience in a caring role, ideally working with older people. A caring and compassionate approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.

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

Walton-on-Thames

KT12 4DD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Walton-on-Thames

KT12 4DD


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

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.39 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1452237386

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Walton-on-Thames

KT12 4DD


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