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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

West Parley, BH22 8SL Permanent £14.31
Posted 3 September 2026 Closing date 2 November 2026
Bournemouth Rail Station (3.8 miles, direct) Swanage (Swanage Railway) (12.4 miles, direct) Bournemouth University (2.8 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 com

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing the quality care and support they need. You will assist with their daily living activities, offering support and companionship, and sharing memorable moments with them. The role offers a chance to bring dedication and compassion into a rewarding environment, with every day bringing varied and meaningful work. Responsibilities include supporting residents with their food and drink, following their care plans, and ensuring they each receive one-on-one time. Applicants should have some experience in caring for older people and possess a can-do attitude and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are important, along with the compassion needed to deliver top standards of care and support. Barchester Healthcare provides all necessary training for you to thrive in this role and offers a competitive rate of pay plus a comprehensive benefits package.

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 nursing and residential care in the UK, committed to delivering outstanding care and support for its residents. Known for its high standards and dedicated staff, Barchester operates a number of care homes and hospitals across the country. The organization places a strong emphasis on personalized care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring residents receive the support and companionship they deserve. Barchester fosters a welcoming and nurturing environment, both for their residents and their employees. They value dedication, providing extensive training and development opportunities for staff to advance their careers within the care sector. Employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including retail discounts, referral bonuses, and recognition programs. Join Barchester Healthcare to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the support of a reputable and compassionate employer.

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