Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Care Home

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Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU To 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 o

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be essential in ensuring residents receive the quality care and support they deserve. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and helping residents with their food and drink while following individualized care plans. Each day presents varied, rewarding tasks. Successful candidates will need experience in caring for older individuals, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Barchester values empathy, warmth, and the highest standards of care. Training is provided to help you thrive in this fulfilling environment, which also offers competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, committed to delivering exceptional care in a warm and welcoming environment. The organization places a strong emphasis on the quality of care and support for residents, ensuring their well-being and comfort. At Barchester, staff are trained to provide the highest standard of care and are supported with ongoing development opportunities. The company offers a sector-leading rewards package, including training, well-being support, retail discounts, and recognition schemes. Barchester Healthcare focuses on creating a nurturing environment where both residents and staff feel valued and supported.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.19 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1505531705

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Tadcaster

LS24 9PG

United Kingdom


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

  • Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted and compassionate approach.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted and compassionate approach.

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

Tadcaster

LS24 9PG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Tadcaster

LS24 9PG

United Kingdom


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

21 May 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.19 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1505531705

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Tadcaster

LS24 9PG

United Kingdom


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