Barchester Healthcare - Care Assistant - Care Home

Organization: Barchester Healthcare (Ouse View Care Home) via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Ouse View Care Home, 1 Fordlands Road, York, YO19 4QT

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (36.00 hours per week, Day Shifts)

Hourly Pay: £14.06 per hour

Application Closing Date: 27 August 2026

Job Introduction

Bring your dedication, empathy, and warm-hearted compassion to a permanent, fulfilling role where you can make every day special for our residents—plus receive a £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus when you join!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to recruit a caring and enthusiastic Care Assistant at Ouse View Care Home in York.

Join a trusted, award-winning care provider where every day is varied and rewarding, offering you the chance to put your people skills to meaningful use and develop your career with one of the UK's leading healthcare providers.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you’ll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive top-quality care and support. Key responsibilities include:

Daily Living Support: Assisting residents with daily routines, personal care, and food and drink intake.
Companionship & Connection: Providing genuine companionship, sharing great moments and memories, and ensuring residents receive dedicated one-to-one time.
Care Plan Delivery: Following personalized care plans to cater to each individual's physical, social, and emotional needs.

About You

We are looking for a people-person with a positive, can-do attitude who meets the following criteria:

Experience: Some previous experience of caring for older people is essential.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate warmly with residents, families, and colleagues.
Attributes: High levels of empathy, a warm-hearted approach, and a genuine passion for delivering the highest standard of person-centred care.

Why Join Barchester Healthcare?

£500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus upon joining
Competitive hourly rate (£14.06 per hour for a 36-hour week)
Comprehensive free training and ongoing professional development opportunities
Access to employee wellbeing and support tools
Exclusive retail discounts, savings, and bonus schemes (including ‘Employee of the Month’, ‘Long Service Awards’, and unlimited ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards)