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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Edinburgh, EH4 8DU Permanent £13.84
Posted 20 August 2026 Closing date 19 October 2026
Edinburgh Gateway Rail Station (1.5 miles, direct) Edinburgh Gateway (Edinburgh Trams) (1.6 miles, direct) Park & Ride (7.8 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. 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 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-on-one interaction with residents. Each day presents different tasks, making the role both varied and rewarding. Candidates should have experience caring for older people, possess excellent communication skills, and have a compassionate approach. Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package, including free training and development, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and an employee recognition program.

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services with a focus on personalising care for each resident. With a commitment to making a difference, they offer a nurturing and fulfilling work environment for their staff. The organisation supports professional growth by providing extensive training and development opportunities. Employees at Barchester Healthcare can benefit from sector-leading rewards and an inclusive work culture. By fostering a compassionate and empathetic workplace, they ensure the highest standard of care and support to residents across various care homes.

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