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Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Ashington, NE63 9AN Permanent £13.21
Posted 29 July 2026 Closing date 27 September 2026
Ashington Rail Station (0.4 miles away) Shiremoor (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (10.5 miles away) Ashington Bus Station (0.1 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.

Main duties of the job

A Care Assistant at Barchester care home helps residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. Duties include assisting with daily living, offering companionship, and sharing moments and memories. This role suits someone with experience caring for older people, along with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Key attributes include empathy and a compassionate approach. Barchester offers free training, development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and rewards such as Employee of the Month 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 known for providing quality care in a supportive environment. They prioritize resident satisfaction and emphasize a compassionate approach. Employees are valued and offered comprehensive training and development opportunities. They provide a competitive rewards package, including financial incentives, access to support tools, and a range of discounts and benefits. The organisation fosters a culture of dedication, empathy, and professionalism, ensuring both residents and staff feel valued and supported in daily operations. Barchester's care homes maintain high standards of care and aim to deliver the best experience for all.

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