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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Newark, NG22 8BX Permanent £13.21
Posted 20 August 2026 Closing date 19 October 2026
Bleasby Rail Station (4.5 miles, direct) Hucknall Tram Stop (8.9 miles, direct) Newark Bus Station (8.1 miles, direct)

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 our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your role includes assisting with daily living, providing companionship, and sharing quality moments with residents. This position allows you to bring dedication and compassion into a rewarding environment, with each day bringing varied tasks from supporting residents with meals to ensuring personal interaction. We're looking for someone with experience in elder care, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate nature. In return, Barchester Healthcare provides competitive pay, training, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and recognition programs.

Job description

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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the UK adult social care sector, operating over 200 care homes and seven registered hospitals across the country. With a focus on delivering exceptional care and support to all residents, Barchester ensures that their facilities provide a safe and fulfilling environment for staff and residents alike. They offer a wide range of services tailored to the needs of adults, whether for short-term rehabilitation or more extended residential care. Staff at Barchester Healthcare benefit from professional development opportunities, competitive rewards, and a culture that promotes employee wellbeing and satisfaction through various support tools and initiatives.

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