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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Huntingdon, PE29 7AF Permanent £13.69
Posted 21 August 2026 Closing date 20 October 2026
Huntingdon Rail Station (0.9 miles, direct) Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway) (15.7 miles, direct) Bus Interchange (17.7 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

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. You will assist with daily activities, provide companionship and create memorable moments. The role is varied and rewarding, giving you the opportunity to bring dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Responsibilities include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring residents receive one-to-one time. You will need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, and compassion to deliver the highest standard of care.

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 care services in the UK. They have a reputation for offering a high standard of care and support across their various care homes. With a focus on providing dignified care, Barchester Healthcare supports residents to enjoy each day with quality care underpinned by respect and compassion. They offer a range of services and commit to the professional development of their employees, providing training and career advancement opportunities. This dedication is reflected in their positive and rewarding work environment, allowing employees to thrive and deliver exceptional care.

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