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Exeter Social Care

Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Exeter, EX1 3ZU Permanent £14.70
Posted 4 September 2026 Closing date 3 November 2026
Pinhoe Rail Station (0.5 miles, direct) Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) (17.7 miles, direct) Lyndale Coach Park (37.8 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 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 roles Access to wellbein

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by ensuring 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 with them. This role allows you to bring your dedication and compassion into a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, offering varied and rewarding work. Your tasks may include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident. This position offers an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. To join as a Care Assistant, you must have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine, but above all, you should have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents. Barchester offers comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you thrive in this 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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, dedicated to supporting older people and those with specific needs, ensuring they receive the best quality care possible. The organisation operates a network of care homes and focuses on creating environments where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable quality of life. With a commitment to providing personalised care, Barchester places great importance on the well-being and happiness of both residents and staff. By offering a range of care options, including residential, nursing, and dementia care services, the organisation aims to meet diverse care needs. Barchester also invests in continuous training and professional development for its employees, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide excellent care. Their reward and benefits package for staff is sector-leading, recognising the dedication and hard work that goes into delivering exceptional care.

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