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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Tenterden, TN30 6PY Permanent £14.75
Posted 5 August 2026 Closing date 3 October 2026
Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) (1.3 miles away) Chequers Bus Station (14.6 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

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home in Tenterden, you will help residents enjoy their daily lives by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You will support daily living, provide companionship, and share great moments with the residents. Every day will be different, involving a range of activities such as supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident. You will need to have experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Barchester Healthcare will provide all necessary training for you to thrive in this role. You will receive a competitive rate of pay along with a range of benefits, such as free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and a bonus scheme when referring friends.

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 well-respected provider of care for elderly people and strives to deliver superior service. With facilities across various locations, including Tenterden, the company focuses on offering sector-leading healthcare and wellbeing support. It emphasizes a culture of empathy and warmth, ensuring that the highest level of care and support is available to all residents. Barchester Healthcare is committed to developing its staff by providing continuous training, helping them to deliver outstanding care for the residents. Additionally, the organisation rewards dedication and hard work with competitive pay and a range of benefits, making it an appealing workplace for those who are compassion-driven and have a talent for caring for others.

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