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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Bath, BS39 7BD Permanent £14.46
Posted 13 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Oldfield Park Rail Station (7.4 miles away) Broad Quay (8.0 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. 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

The role of a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves aiding residents in their daily activities to ensure they receive quality care and support. Responsibilities include providing companionship, supporting residents with food and drink, and ensuring one-on-one time as needed. The job offers an environment where dedication and compassion are essential and every day is different. Suitable candidates should have experience caring for older people, good communication skills, and a compassionate nature. In return, the role offers free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and Employee of the Month rewards, among other benefits.

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 and support for older people. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality, personalized care in comfortable and stimulating living environments. Barchester operates numerous care homes across the UK, providing an extensive range of services from residential and dementia care to respite and palliative care. Barchester is committed to the professional development of its staff, as demonstrated by its comprehensive training programs and sector-leading benefits. The company emphasizes a compassionate approach to care, ensuring that every resident receives the attention and support they need to enjoy each day to the fullest.

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