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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Wallingford, OX10 9EG Permanent £14.56
Posted 29 July 2026 Closing date 27 September 2026
Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (0.7 miles away) The Four Points (6.6 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 standar

Main duties of the job

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. 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. 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.

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-reputed provider of care services across the UK, known for its dedication to excellent and compassionate care in a variety of settings. It operates numerous care homes and promises to deliver the highest quality of supportive and tailored care services to residents. The organization strives to ensure every individual receives person-centered care, tailored to their specific needs and preferences. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on supporting the wellbeing and development of its staff, recognizing that excellent care starts with well-trained and valued employees. Employees are supported with comprehensive training programs, opportunities for professional development, and competitive benefits packages. Barchester Healthcare fosters a family-oriented atmosphere within its facilities, encouraging the insurance of warmth, kindness, and patience in every aspect of its service. Its commitment to quality care for older adults is evident in its approach to employ a workforce who share its values of empathy, dedication, and a can-do attitude.

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