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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Wells, BA5 1WE Permanent £14.70
Posted 26 August 2026 Closing date 24 October 2026
Castle Cary Rail Station (9.1 miles, direct) Bitton (Avon Valley Railway) (17.6 miles, direct) Public Transport Interchange (13.0 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

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will support residents in a care home environment to ensure they enjoy each day to the fullest. This role involves assisting with daily living tasks, providing companionship, and delivering the quality care and support they deserve. You will engage in various tasks from supporting with meals and following care plans to ensuring one-on-one time with residents. You will need experience in caring for older people, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are critical to this role, and in return, Barchester Healthcare provides training and a comprehensive benefits package that includes retail discounts, employee recognition schemes, and more.

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 dedicated to providing the highest standards of care in its care home facilities. The organisation prides itself on offering a supportive and fulfilling working environment for its employees, where dedication and compassion are recognized and rewarded. With a focus on continuous development, Barchester Healthcare ensures that all team members receive free training and access to wellbeing support tools. They also offer a variety of benefits aimed at enhancing the work-life balance of their staff. Through initiatives like the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme and employee recognition programs, Barchester builds a community where staff feel valued and encouraged to excel in their roles.

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