Part Time Care Assistant
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Barchester Healthcare Part Time Care Assistant
The closing date is 24 October 2026
Job summary
Twilight shift 5pm 10pm, includes alternate weekends 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. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
Main duties of the job
As a Part Time Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by providing the quality care and support they deserve. The role involves assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments with residents. Duties can vary from supporting residents with their food and drink to ensuring they have one-to-one time. Applicants need experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, and empathy. Barchester offers free training and development, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and rewards, including an Employee of the Month scheme.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care and support for older people across the UK. It operates numerous care homes and emphasizes providing high-quality, compassionate care to its residents. Barchester values the dedication and skill of its staff, offering extensive training and development opportunities to help employees grow in their careers. The organisation is committed to ensuring every resident enjoys a supportive and fulfilling environment, which is reflected in the comprehensive care and varied activities available at its homes. Working at Barchester means joining a community that prioritizes excellence and compassion.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1541756743
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Henfield
BN5 9UY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Twilight shift 5pm 10pm, includes alternate weekends
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
Twilight shift 5pm 10pm, includes alternate weekends
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 of caring for older people, can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of caring for older people, can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathy.
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
Henfield
BN5 9UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Henfield
BN5 9UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1541756743
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Henfield
BN5 9UY
United Kingdom
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