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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Bracknell, RG42 1FW Permanent £14.50
Posted 14 August 2026 Closing date 13 October 2026
Bracknell Rail Station (1.3 miles away) Bracknell Bus Station (1.3 miles away)

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

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, youll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This includes assisting with daily living, providing companionship, and sharing memorable moments. The role is varied and rewarding, involving duties from helping with food and drink to personalized one-to-one time with residents. Candidates should have experience caring for older people, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and warmth are essential to deliver high-standard care. Barchester provides all necessary training and offers a competitive pay plus benefits such as free training and personal development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, referrals bonuses, and recognition awards.

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 elder care services in the UK, committed to delivering high standards of care and support through their network of care homes. The organization values compassion and strives to create a warm, welcoming environment for both residents and staff. Barchester believes in providing continuous support and development for its employees, ensuring they have the skills needed to offer top-quality care. The company boasts a comprehensive rewards package that includes sector-leading benefits, showing appreciation for the dedication of their team. Working at Barchester means joining a respected organization that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of its residents and staff alike.

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