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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Edinburgh, EH4 3PE Permanent £13.75
Posted 28 July 2026 Closing date 26 September 2026
Balgreen (Edinburgh Trams) (1.3 miles away) Edinburgh Bus Station (2.8 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. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll assist residents by ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. This role involves daily living support, companionship, and creating cherished moments with residents. The position offers varied and rewarding work, from assisting with food and drink to providing one-on-one resident time. Successful candidates will have experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Above all, compassion is essential to provide the highest standard of care. Barchester offers competitive pay, free training, access to well-being tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and awards for dedication.

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 leading care provider with care homes across the UK. It focuses on providing high-quality care for older people and has built a reputation for delivering exceptional resident experiences. The organisation offers a supportive and fulfilling environment for employees, encouraging growth and development. Barchester is committed to professional training and well-being, providing numerous benefits to staff, to ensure they feel valued and motivated. As a company, it prides itself on fostering a warm and compassionate environment where both residents and staff can thrive, reflecting its values and dedication to quality care.

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