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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Banbury, OX15 6EH Permanent £13.21
Posted 18 July 2026 Closing date 16 September 2026
Banbury Rail Station (2.2 miles away) Banbury Town Centre Bus Station (2.0 miles away)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE Full time 36hrs contract. 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

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. It's a chance to bring dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different and rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you will be doing tasks ranging from supporting residents with their food and drink, and following care plans, to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. With some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills, you'll need empathy and a warm-hearted approach to deliver the highest standard of care.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Full time 36hrs contract.

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 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 healthcare provider, offering care and support to residents in various care homes across the UK. Their commitment revolves around providing the highest standard of care and ensuring residents live their lives to the fullest. In their care settings, Barchester emphasizes the importance of personalized care, where each resident receives attention tailored to their individual needs. They offer a rewarding work environment and invest in training and development for their staff to ensure high-quality service delivery. The organisation values dedication, empathy, communication, and a compassionate approach in their employees.

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