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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Fontwell, BN18 0SU Permanent £15.50
Posted 10 September 2026 Closing date 9 November 2026
Barnham Rail Station (1.9 miles, direct) Smallbrook Junction (Isle of Wight Steam Railway (23.8 miles, direct) Beachlands (15.2 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 wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of the residents by providing essential care and support. This is a twilight role, meaning you will be assisting residents during the late hours, ensuring they receive the attention and assistance they need. Your duties will include helping with daily living activities, providing companionship, and supporting residents with food and drink, always ensuring that each resident has quality one-to-one time. You should have previous experience in caring for older people, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are core qualities needed to deliver high-quality care and support to residents. In return, Barchester Healthcare offers free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, various retail discounts, and bonus schemes such as the 'Refer a Friend' and 'Employee of the Month' rewards.

Job description

*This is a Twilight role*

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 provides high-quality and compassionate care in a residential setting. The company takes pride in creating a supportive and rewarding working environment for all staff members. As a Care Assistant, you'll be working as part of a team dedicated to meeting the needs of elderly residents and ensuring they enjoy each day at the care home. Barchester is committed to training and development, offering staff members access to a variety of resources to help them grow professionally. The organisation also recognizes and rewards dedication through various incentive schemes, fostering a motivating workplace culture. The focus is on maintaining high standards of care that align with the expectations for one's loved ones, making it a trusted place for both residents and employees.

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