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Night Care AssistantNHS

Reading, RG6 3UJ Permanent £13.21
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Earley Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (15.3 miles, direct) Wokingham Half Marathon Drop Off/Pick Up Point (3.5 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 need

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will be responsible for ensuring residents receive quality care and support. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing memorable moments with residents. You will follow care plans, assist with food and drink, and offer one-on-one time with residents. Applicants should have experience caring for older individuals, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate nature. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and rewards, including an 'Employee of the Month' program and long service 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 PACKAGEIn 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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a provider of care homes for older individuals, offering high-quality care and support to residents. Known for its dedication to compassionate caregiving, the organization emphasizes the importance of a warm and empathetic approach in care delivery. Employees are provided with comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance their caregiving skills. Barchester Healthcare values dedication and offers a rewards package, including retail discounts, wellbeing tools, and employee recognition programs. The company is committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff.

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