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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Leeds, LS16 6NB Permanent £13.21
Posted 28 July 2026 Closing date 26 September 2026
Horsforth Rail Station (1 mile away) Pudsey Bus Station (4.1 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 train

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. The role includes assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories. Every day will be unique, with a variety of rewarding tasks such as supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans. You'll ensure that each resident has valuable one-to-one time, making this an opportunity to use your skills meaningfully and develop your career. To join as a Care Assistant, you need some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, but above all, you'll have the required compassion to deliver the highest standard of care and support to all residents. In exchange, the organisation provides comprehensive training necessary for thriving in the 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 prominent provider of care homes, specialising in delivering quality care and support for residents across the United Kingdom. They are dedicated to creating environments where residents can enjoy their days filled with meaningful and engaging activities. The organisation values dedication, compassion, and a warm-hearted approach in their staff members, ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care. Barchester Healthcare offers comprehensive training and development opportunities for all roles, reflecting their commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for their employees. They provide sector-leading benefits and rewards packages, which include access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, an employee referral bonus scheme, and recognition awards such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Barchester Healthcare is committed to ensuring that staff members have the skills and support they need to deliver exceptional care.

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