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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Truro, TR1 3EB Permanent £14.71
Posted 10 August 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026
Truro Rail Station (0.6 miles, direct) Boscarne Junction (Bodmin and Wenford Railway) (19.4 miles, direct) Bus Depot (7.8 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 a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, offer companionship, and create memorable moments. Your job will be varied and rewarding, from supporting residents with meals to ensuring one-on-one time. To join Barchester, experience caring for older people, a positive approach, and excellent communication skills are essential. You'll need empathy and compassion to deliver the highest standard of care and support. Barchester provides all necessary training and offers a competitive pay rate with various benefits, including training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and reward schemes.

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 well-known provider of care homes in the UK. They emphasize quality care and support for their residents, focusing on creating a fulfilling and supportive environment. With a team of dedicated professionals, Barchester strives to enhance the lives of their residents by delivering personalized care. They provide comprehensive training and development opportunities for their staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the needs of residents. Barchester values empathy, compassion, and excellent communication skills in their team members, fostering an environment where residents feel comfortable and well-cared-for.

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