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Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

Exmouth, EX8 4AB £15 a year Permanent Posted 12 August 2026 Apply by 11 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 Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, your role focuses on ensuring residents receive the quality care and support they deserve each day. This involves helping with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating memorable moments. The position offers a varied and rewarding experience, allowing you to apply your skills meaningfully while developing your career further. Being part of this team requires experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and proficient communication abilities. Barchester values your empathy and commitment to compassionate care, offering competitive pay and benefits in return.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a revered entity within the care home sector, committed to providing high-quality care across various locations. As a leading provider, Barchester focuses on person-centered care, ensuring every resident's well-being and dignity are nurtured. The organisation promotes a supportive work environment, fostering professional growth through comprehensive training and development programs. Staff members are cherished for their dedication and input, crucial in delivering unparalleled care services. Barchester's renown is further bolstered by its commitment to employee welfare, evidenced in its competitive remunerative packages and a host of recognitions for long service and exceptional performance.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1536582285

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Exmouth

EX8 4AB

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 and a compassionate nature.

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

Exmouth

EX8 4AB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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Last verified against our ingestion on 13 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.