Job Location: Barchester Healthcare, Twickenham, TW1 2JB
Salary: £11.94 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time and Part-time positions available
Date Posted:14 April 2025
Reference Number: 1254499784
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? At Barchester Healthcare, we’re looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join our team as Care Assistants at our welcoming care home in Twickenham. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in enhancing the daily lives of our residents by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Whether it’s assisting with everyday tasks or offering a listening ear and heartfelt companionship, your role will be to bring warmth, respect, and dignity to those in your care.
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to turn kindness, empathy, and dedication into a deeply fulfilling career.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, no two days will ever be the same. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your efforts are truly valued. Your main responsibilities will include:
Assisting residents with daily activities such as personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and mobility
Following personalised care plans tailored to each resident’s individual needs and preferences
Providing emotional support, companionship, and one-to-one time with residents to help improve their overall wellbeing
Supporting residents with meals, hydration, and nutrition in a respectful and dignified manner
Working collaboratively with nurses, care staff, and family members to ensure holistic care delivery
Ensuring the environment remains safe, clean, and comfortable for all residents
You will have the opportunity to create meaningful connections, share special moments, and contribute to making each day a positive experience for our residents.
About Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s most respected independent care providers, with a proud history of delivering award-winning care across over 200 care homes and hospitals. Our services range from residential and dementia care to complex nursing care and rehabilitation. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, person-centred care that empowers residents to live fulfilling and dignified lives.
When you join Barchester, you’re not just starting a job — you’re becoming part of a family that genuinely cares.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be kind-hearted, compassionate, and dependable, with a genuine interest in supporting older people. Ideally, you’ll bring:
Some previous experience in a care or support role (formal or informal)
A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Patience, empathy, and a respectful approach toward all residents
Most importantly, you’ll have the compassion and integrity to treat every resident with the care you’d want for your own loved ones.
Full training is provided, so if you’re new to care but feel called to support others, we’d still love to hear from you.
What We Offer – Our Rewards Package
When you join Barchester Healthcare, we’ll support you with all the tools you need to succeed and grow in your role. In return for your dedication, we offer:
Competitive pay of £11.94 per hour
Full induction and free ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to a wide range of wellbeing support resources and mental health tools
Generous retail discounts and savings via our employee benefits platform
An Employee of the Month scheme and Long Service Awards
Unlimited bonuses through our Refer a Friend scheme
Opportunities for career progression within one of the UK’s leading care providers
We believe in recognizing your commitment to caring for others — and we invest in your future every step of the way.
Additional Information
This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to begin a meaningful career where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Contact our Recruitment Team:
📩 Email: recruitment@barchester.com
🌐 Visit our website: www.barchester.com
Join Barchester Healthcare today and help us provide the care you’d want for your loved ones.
