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Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

Poynton, SK10 4NT £14 a year Permanent Posted 21 August 2026 Apply by 20 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 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

As a Care Assistant at Barchester, you'll support residents with daily living, food, and drink, following care plans and providing companionship. This role requires empathy, excellent communication, and a can-do approach. Experience with elderly care is needed. Barchester offers competitive pay, free training, and various rewards, including discounts and bonus schemes. The role promises varied and rewarding work, emphasizing compassion and quality care for residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, renowned for its commitment to offering high-quality care services. Barchester operates numerous care homes across the UK, each focused on delivering personalized and compassionate care tailored to the needs of its residents. They prioritize resident well-being, employing experienced and empathetic staff to ensure distinguished care. Employees at Barchester benefit from a range of development opportunities, training, and an environment that fosters growth. The company's rewards package reflects their dedication to staff, including competitive pay, training, and well-being support.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.08 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1540018240

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Poynton

SK10 4NT

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 PACKAGEIn 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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, compassionate nature, and a can-do approach.

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

Poynton

SK10 4NT

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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