boroughjobsUK public-sector jobs, mapped to your postcode Post a job
Torbay Social Care

Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Torquay, TQ1 1RR Permanent £13.21
Posted 27 August 2026 Closing date 26 October 2026
Torquay Rail Station (1.4 miles, direct) Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) (3.2 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (52.1 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.

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 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. 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.

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 renowned provider of care services with a focus on delivering the highest standard of care and support that residents deserve. The company hosts a network of care homes that prioritise quality and comprehensive care tailored to the needs of each individual. Barchester Healthcare values dedication and compassion from its staff to ensure a fulfilling care environment for residents. The organisation offers competitive pay and a vast range of sector-leading benefits to employees, including free training and development, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and various rewards and recognition schemes. This commitment makes Barchester Healthcare a supportive and rewarding place for staff and reflects the type of care they aspire to provide for residents at their facilities.

Apply / view full listing →
More Social Care jobs in Torbay

Occupational Therapist - Baywide UCR and Intermediate CareNHS

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Paignton, TQ3 3XZ Permanent £39,959 to £48,117 More in Torbay

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Occupational Therapist within the urgent care response and intermediate care service in Torbay. This opportunity allows you to undertake holistic needs-led assessments in partnership with service users, patients and carers. You will…

Cancer Support WorkerNHS

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, TQ2 7AA Permanent More in Torbay

Job summary Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Support Worker will be based at The Lodge Cancer Support and Information Centre. This role will provide advice and support during each patient's acute phase of treatment, from diagnosis to end of treatment, with the responsibility to refer on to…

Occupational Therapist - Baywide UCR and Intermediate CareNHS

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, TQ1 3YA Permanent £39,959 to £48,117 More in Torbay

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Occupational Therapist within the urgent care response and intermediate care service in Torbay. This opportunity allows you to undertake holistic needs-led assessments in partnership with service users, patients and carers. You will…