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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

York, YO30 5PD Permanent £14.01
Posted 1 September 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026
York Rail Station (1.5 miles, direct) Pickering (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) (23.0 miles, direct) Wetherby Bus Station (11.8 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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This involves assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship. The role offers a fulfilling environment where every day is different, with tasks varying widely. Responsibilities may include helping residents with food and drink, following care plans, and providing one-to-one time with residents. The role requires experience in caring for older people, strong communication skills, a can-do approach, empathy, and a warm-hearted nature.

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 dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for individuals living in care homes. They emphasize the importance of offering quality care that one would expect for their loved ones. The company provides competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package that includes free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and various recognition schemes like 'Refer a Friend' bonus and 'Employee of the Month'. Barchester focuses on training and developing its staff to enable them to thrive and grow in their careers while ensuring the highest standard of care for residents.

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