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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Ringwood, BH24 2DW Permanent £14.70
Posted 1 September 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026
Pokesdown Rail Station (6.1 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (14.9 miles, direct) Bournemouth University (5.5 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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories. Every day will be different, as you undertake varied and rewarding tasks. This role offers an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. To join as a Care Assistant, some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are needed. Compassion and dedication are essential.

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 committed to providing the highest standards of care and support in their care homes. They focus on delivering quality care to meet the needs and preferences of their residents. With a belief in nurturing talent and helping employees grow, Barchester offers a rewarding and fulfilling environment for those who wish to make a difference in the lives of others. The organisation provides comprehensive training and development programs, ensuring their staff are well equipped to offer exceptional service. Barchester's employee rewards package is designed to attract and retain dedicated and compassionate care professionals.

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