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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT Permanent £13.21
Posted 27 August 2026 Closing date 26 October 2026
Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station (7.6 miles, direct) Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) (18.5 miles, direct) Jiggers Bank P&R (4.8 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 retu

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will support residents, ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing moments with residents. It offers an opportunity to apply your dedication and compassion in a fulfilling environment. The work is varied and rewarding, encompassing everything from supporting residents with food and drink to ensuring each resident has one-to-one time. Experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills are essential. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are crucial to delivering high standards of care. In return, you will receive competitive pay, training, and access to various benefits including retail discounts and rewards schemes.

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, offering a range of support and accommodation for older people. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care, ensuring residents enjoy each day with dignity and respect. Barchester values dedication, compassion, and empathy, providing a supportive working environment for staff to thrive. The company offers comprehensive training and development opportunities for all roles, ensuring their workforce is skilled and well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of residents. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, Barchester provides access to numerous support tools, retail discounts, and a bonus scheme. Long Service Awards and Employee of the Month rewards are just part of the recognition given to those who demonstrate commitment and excellence.

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