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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Salisbury, SP1 1NJ Permanent £13.21
Posted 25 August 2026 Closing date 24 October 2026
Salisbury Rail Station (1.5 miles, direct) Alresford (Mid Hants Railway) (26.6 miles, direct) Bus Station DRT (16.0 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.

Main duties of the job

The job of a 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, offering support, companionship, and sharing special moments. The role is varied and fulfilling, involving tasks such as supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring residents have one-to-one time. Barchester Healthcare is looking for individuals with some experience in caring for older people, providing a can-do approach, and possessing excellent communication skills/ Anyone with empathy and warm-hearted nature is welcome. Barchester offers all necessary training to help employees thrive, making it an excellent opportunity to develop a career in 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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent UK care provider offering quality healthcare, supported living, and residential services. Specializing in elderly care, Barchester Healthcare focuses on providing personalized care to their residents. The company is committed to ensuring a nurturing and fulfilling environment, enabling residents to enjoy every moment of their lives. Barchester values dedication and compassion in its staff, providing ongoing training and development. The company prides itself on a sector-leading benefits and rewards package to support its employees. Barchester Healthcare is an ideal place for individuals wanting to use their skills in an organization committed to delivering quality care they'd expect for their loved ones.

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