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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Hopton On Sea, NR31 9AH Permanent £13.77
Posted 7 September 2026 Closing date 6 November 2026
Somerleyton Rail Station (3.5 miles, direct) Wroxham (Bure Valley Railway) (18.0 miles, direct) Martlesham Park and Ride (37.6 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 high

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role will involve helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments. The role requires dedication, compassion, and a can-do approach. You must have some experience in caring for older people and excellent communication skills. Barchester offers free training and development for all roles and access to wellbeing and support tools. Additionally, you can enjoy retail discounts, an unlimited Refer a Friend bonus scheme, and employee rewards.

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 renowned provider of care services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of older people. It operates care homes across various locations, offering a range of services tailored to individual needs. Barchester prides itself on delivering the highest standard of care, ensuring residents feel valued and supported. The organisation emphasises training and development for its staff, fostering a fulfilling work environment. Barchester's mission is to provide exceptional care, striving to create a home-like environment where residents can enjoy each day with dignity and respect.

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