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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Shrewsbury, SY1 2PA Permanent £14.31
Posted 13 August 2026 Closing date 12 October 2026
Shrewsbury Rail Station (0.5 miles, direct) Welshpool Raven Square Station (W&LLR) (17.4 miles, direct) Gains Park Way Shelter (2.3 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 deliver the highest stan

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, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. You'll undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding, from supporting residents with their food and drink to ensuring that each has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

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 dedicated to providing excellent care and support to its residents. They focus on creating a fulfilling environment where compassion, respect, and dignity are at the forefront. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of services, ensuring each resident receives personalized care tailored to their needs. With sector-leading benefits and training opportunities, Barchester Healthcare is committed to the development and wellbeing of its staff. Their vision is to deliver care that equates to the quality one would expect for their loved ones, ensuring every resident enjoys each day to its fullest.

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