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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

York, YO30 5PD Permanent £14.01
Posted 31 July 2026 Closing date 29 September 2026
York Rail Station (1.5 miles away) Wetherby Bus Station (11.8 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your responsibilities include assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories. Each day will be different, allowing you to undertake varied work that is both rewarding and meaningful. You will support residents with their food and drink, follow care plans, and ensure residents have one-on-one time. To succeed, you need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are crucial, and Barchester will provide all necessary training for you to thrive in this role.

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 renowned care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care for older people. With a focus on compassion and dedication, Barchester ensures residents receive the care and support they deserve. The organisation is committed to providing a fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. Barchester offers training and development opportunities to help staff thrive in their roles. The care home promotes a rewarding atmosphere where skills are put to meaningful use, and career development is encouraged. With sector-leading benefits and a supportive work culture, Barchester Healthcare is a great place to build a career in the care industry.

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