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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Skipton, BD23 6DU Permanent £13.40
Posted 2 September 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Skipton Rail Station (3.4 miles, direct) Bolton Abbey (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) (1.6 miles, direct) Ilkley Bus Station (5.7 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 deliver the highest standard of care

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living tasks, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories too. This role offers an opportunity to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Daily tasks vary from supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, to ensuring that each resident has one-to-one time. To join as a Care Assistant you need some experience of caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, with a focus on delivering the highest standard of care and support. In return, comprehensive training are provided. A competitive rate of pay is offered along with a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and more.

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 a leading provider of care services with a wide network of care homes and hospitals across the UK. They are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to their residents, ensuring that each individual receives the respect, dignity, and compassion they deserve. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on building a nurturing and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff, where personal growth and career development are encouraged. The organisation prides itself on its commitment to excellence, quality care, and the wellbeing of its residents. Barchester offers a rewarding work environment where dedicated professionals can expect to find opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inviting atmosphere. The companys culture promotes compassion, integrity, respect, and innovation, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its clients and their families while providing a positive and enriching environment for employees.

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