Care Assistant

Care England; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents in a Newport care home. This role involves providing daily living assistance and companionship, with a focus on delivering compassionate care. Ideal candidates will have experience with older adults and strong communication skills. In exchange, a competitive pay rate of £13.50 per hour and a comprehensive rewards package including training, wellbeing support, and employee recognition programs are offered.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to deliver compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and provide companionship.
• Support residents with their food and drink.
• Ensure residents receive one-to-one time.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Experience with older people

Job description

# Care Assistant - Care HomeJob details| | || --- | --- || Posting date: | 09 January 2026 || Salary: | £13.50 per hour || Additional salary information: | £13.50 an hour || Hours: | Full time || Closing date: | 09 March 2026 || Company: | NHS Jobs || Job type: | Permanent || Job reference: | E0177-26-0359 |## SummaryABOUT 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 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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.| Location: | Newport, PO30 2EP |