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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Trowbridge, BA14 9EN Permanent £14.46
Posted 31 July 2026 Closing date 29 September 2026
Trowbridge Rail Station (0.3 miles away) South Wraxall Turn (6.3 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. This is a full time role 36hrs - We are not accepting 20hrs or sponsorships Shifts - 8am to 8pm 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, your primary responsibility will be ensuring that residents receive the highest quality care and support, allowing them to enjoy each day to the fullest. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer support and companionship, and contribute to creating cherished memories. Your role will vary from assisting with residents' food and drink to following care plans and ensuring individualized, one-on-one interactions. This full-time position requires a compassionate and dedicated approach to caring for older people, highlighting excellent communication skills and a caring demeanor. Training will be provided to support your career development.

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.

This is a full time role 36hrs - We are not accepting 20hrs or sponsorships

Shifts - 8am to 8pm

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 homes across the UK, offering quality services to individuals with varying care needs. With a commitment to providing the highest standard of care, Barchester ensures that every resident is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. The organisation supports its staff with training opportunities, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and recognition schemes, creating a rewarding work environment. Barchester Healthcare believes in enhancing the lives of its residents by providing personalized care in a supportive and fulfilling environment, incorporating the dedication and skills of its employees.

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