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Care Assistant - Complex Care

Barchester Healthcare

Billingham, TS23 1DA £15 a year Permanent Posted 5 August 2026 Apply by 4 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Role description

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. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the daily lives of residents with advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab, and Huntington's disease. Your responsibilities will include supporting daily living, providing companionship, and creating memorable moments. The role offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment with varied responsibilities, such as assisting with meals and following care plans. You will also ensure personalized attention through one-on-one time with residents. The position is set within a newly refurbished facility with supportive management, offering a setting where your dedication and compassion can truly shine. You'll receive comprehensive training to excel in delivering the highest care standards, while enjoying a competitive salary and a sector-leading benefits package. This includes free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and recognition awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned company dedicated to providing quality care across its complex care homes. The organization takes pride in its commitment to ensuring that residents receive the utmost care tailored to their individual needs. Barchester Healthcare operates with a philosophy centered around compassion, attention, and respect for all residents, making their homes a welcoming place for both residents and staff. The company offers a supportive and nurturing environment, with management actively working to create a positive atmosphere for residents to thrive. Barchester Healthcare invests in its staff by providing extensive training and development opportunities, allowing employees to advance their careers meaningfully. Through its benefits and rewards package, including retail discounts and recognition awards, Barchester Healthcare values and appreciates the hard work and dedication of its employees, making it a rewarding and fulfilling organization to work for.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1534527630

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Billingham

TS23 1DA

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To become a Care Assistant in complex care at Barchester Healthcare, you'll need some experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude and excellent communication skills are essential. Empathy, warmth, and above all, compassion are key qualities you must possess to deliver the highest standard of care. In exchange, Barchester Healthcare offers comprehensive training to ensure you thrive in your role. This training supports you in growing your skills and career within a supportive and nurturing environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Billingham

TS23 1DA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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