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Care Assistant - Complex CareNHS

Darlington, DL1 1JF Permanent £13.91
Posted 31 July 2026 Closing date 28 September 2026
Darlington Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Leeming Bar (Wensleydale Railway) (15.5 miles, direct) Interchange (5.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease. Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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. With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. Support our residents with a variety of needs, including dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab, and Huntington's disease. Assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories. You'll undertake varied work, including supporting residents with food and drink and following care plans. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and supportive management. Receive training and sector-leading benefits including training and development, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and employee rewards.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to support our residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntington's disease.

Our residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and you'll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. 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.

With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, 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 leading provider of care homes and retirement villages in the UK, focusing on providing high-quality care and support to individuals with various needs. With a commitment to treating each resident as a unique individual, Barchester Healthcare offers a compassionate and empathetic environment. Their team of skilled professionals is dedicated to ensuring that residents receive the best possible care, making their homes welcoming places where dignity and respect are paramount. The organisation's focus on innovation and excellence sets a standard for care, making it a trusted choice for families seeking residential care solutions.

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