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Preston Social Care

Night Care AssistantNHS

Preston, PR2 9GA Permanent £13.21
Posted 1 September 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026
Preston Rail Station (2.5 miles, direct) North Station (Blackpool Tramway) (14.6 miles, direct) Arrival Stand (9.3 miles, direct)

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 deli

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will assist residents with daily living, providing necessary care, support, and companionship. This role is dynamic and rewarding, with varied tasks that include supporting residents with their meals, following personalized care plans, and ensuring quality one-on-one time for each resident. The role requires a warm-hearted individual with previous experience caring for older people, good communication skills, and a compassionate nature. In return, you will receive competitive pay and benefits, including training and development, retail discounts, wellbeing tools, referral bonuses, and recognition rewards.

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 premier provider of care services, committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents. This reputable organization places a strong emphasis on quality and compassionate care, ensuring each resident is treated with dignity and respect. Employees are valued and supported through comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a robust recognition program. With a commitment to wellbeing and a diverse range of benefits, Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to fostering a rewarding and fulfilling work environment where staff can thrive and make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

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