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Exeter Social Care

Night Care AssistantNHS

Exeter, EX2 8TU Permanent £13.70
Posted 28 July 2026 Closing date 26 September 2026
Marsh Barton (0.7 miles away) Exeter City Centre Bus Station (1.9 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 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' 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.

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. You'll assist with daily living activities, providing support, companionship, and creating lasting memories. The role is varied and rewarding, offering the opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. You will support residents with their food, drink, and care plans, ensuring each resident receives individual attention. The ideal candidate will have some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential to provide the highest standard of care and support for all residents. In return, Barchester offers free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts, and an attractive rewards package including a '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 PACKAGEIn 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'

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 provider of high-quality care services for older people in the UK. With a focus on delivering exceptional care and support, Barchester operates care homes and hospitals that provide a range of services, including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care. The company is committed to creating a fulfilling environment for both residents and staff, where dedication and compassion are valued and rewarded. Barchester provides extensive training and development opportunities to ensure its employees have the skills needed to thrive in their roles. The organisation prides itself on offering a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and various recognition schemes. By fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, Barchester aims to provide the quality of care that residents and their families expect and deserve, making it a rewarding place to work.

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