Job summary As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help provide quality care for residents. Your responsibilities will span care, housekeeping, and catering, allowing you to develop a broad range of skills. Whether cooking meals, maintaining the environment, or spending one-on-one time with residents, you'll contribute to creating a warm and homely atmosphere where residents are the top priority. Main duties of the job In this role, you'll be a key presence in the care home, so excellent communication, teamwork, and a positive, can-do attitude are essential. You should be practical and adaptable, able to handle various tasks and situations. While some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering is preferred, full training will be provided to help you thrive. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to residents, fostering a warm and welcoming environment. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.71 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1280064073 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Bramley Green RG26 5GF Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time. ABOUT YOU As a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us. 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 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 can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time. ABOUT YOU As a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us. 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 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 can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering is preferred, but not required. The employer will provide the necessary training to succeed in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering is preferred, but not required. The employer will provide the necessary training to succeed in the role. 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 Bramley Green RG26 5GF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)