Night Care Assistant, Chinnor

Job Summary

As a Care Assistant at 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.

Main Duties

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 Us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care home services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes across the country, offering a range of residential, nursing, and dementia care services. Barchester is committed to providing high-quality care and support to their residents, and they invest heavily in the training and development of their staff.

Job Details

• Posted: 27 February 2026
• Reference Number: 1467290083
• Salary: £12.71 an hour, Other pay scheme
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Location: Barchester Healthcare, Chinnor, OX39 4EB

About the Role

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. You will assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories.

Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. You could be supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident has one-to-one time.

About You

To join us as a Care Assistant you need:

• Experience caring for older people
• A can-do approach and excellent communication skills
• Empathy and a warm-hearted approach
• Compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all residents

We will provide all training to help you thrive.

Rewards Package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay and our sector-leading benefits and rewards package:

• 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.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)

• Experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Barchester Healthcare

Chinnor, OX39 4EB