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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Ashington, NE63 9AN Permanent £13.21
Posted 11 September 2026 Closing date 10 November 2026
Ashington Rail Station (0.4 miles, direct) Shiremoor (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (10.5 miles, direct) High School bus park (12.0 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality care and support to residents in a care home setting. The job requires assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and ensuring residents enjoy their day. A Care Assistant may help with tasks such as supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and providing one-to-one time. Experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Barchester Healthcare offers training and development opportunities, along with various benefits to reward dedication.

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 leading provider of care services in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and support to residents in care homes. The organisation strives to create a fulfilling environment for both employees and residents, ensuring compassionate and dedicated care. Barchester Healthcare values its staff and provides ongoing training and development to help employees thrive in their roles. The company also offers a range of benefits and rewards to acknowledge the commitment of its workforce, making it a supportive and rewarding place to work.

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