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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Skipton, BD23 5ET Permanent £14
Posted 1 September 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026
Gargrave Rail Station (7.4 miles, direct) Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) (6.6 miles, direct) Ilkley Bus Station (12.7 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 de

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester, you'll support residents in a compassionate and dedicated environment. Your role includes assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing memorable experiences. You will undertake various tasks including supporting residents with food and drink and personal care, while maintaining care plans and ensuring personal attention. A can-do approach, along with excellent communication, empathy, and compassion, is essential for delivering high-standard care. Previous experience in eldercare is preferred, and training will be provided to help you thrive in the role.

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 prominent provider of high-quality healthcare services, particularly in care homes across the UK. The company is dedicated to creating environments where residents receive the care and support they deserve. With a strong focus on quality, Barchester offers a rewarding work atmosphere for its employees, encouraging dedication and compassion in caregiving. They provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, along with a competitive benefits package that includes retail discounts, wellbeing support, and rewards schemes. Barchester is committed to delivering excellent care to residents.

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