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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT Permanent £13.21
Posted 6 August 2026 Closing date 5 October 2026
Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station (7.6 miles away) Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) (18.5 miles away) Jiggers Bank P&R (4.8 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 will be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your role will involve assisting with daily living, providing support, and companionship, and creating memorable moments. The work will be varied and rewarding, as you will undertake tasks such as supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident has one-to-one time. To join as a Care Assistant, experience caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills are needed. Empathy, a warm-hearted approach, and compassion are essential for delivering the highest standard of care and support. The company offers competitive pay, training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, 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 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 reputable provider of care services, committed to providing the highest quality of care for its residents. The company focuses on creating a supportive and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. As part of Barchester Healthcare, care assistants are valued members of the team who are dedicated to improving the lives of older individuals in a compassionate manner. The organisation believes in ongoing development and training, ensuring that all staff have the necessary skills to excel in their roles. With sector-leading benefits and a commitment to high standards, Barchester Healthcare aims to create a rewarding place for employees to use their skills meaningfully and advance their careers. The company values a can-do approach, excellent communication, and a warm-hearted nature, ensuring that residents receive care that is both individually tailored and compassionate.

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