Barchester Healthcare is hiring a Care Assistant at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, offering £14.25 per hour for 44 hours per week on a permanent, day-shift contract.
This role is suited to someone with experience caring for older people who is compassionate, communicative and committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
Job Details
- Job Title: Care Assistant – Care Home
- Employer: Barchester Healthcare
- Location: Boroughbridge Manor Care Home, Roecliffe Lane, Boroughbridge, YO51 9LW
- Salary: £14.25 per hour
- Hours: 44 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Shift: Days
- Posted: 18 September 2026
- Closing Date: 18 October 2026
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will support residents with their everyday needs while helping them maintain their dignity, comfort and quality of life.
The role includes providing practical assistance, companionship and one-to-one support. You may help residents with food and drinks, follow individual care plans and take time to understand and support their personal needs.
Every day can bring different responsibilities, making this an opportunity to use your existing skills while continuing to develop your career in care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support residents with daily living activities.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Assist residents with food and drinks.
- Follow individual care plans and provide person-centred support.
- Spend meaningful one-to-one time with residents.
- Help maintain residents’ dignity, comfort and wellbeing.
- Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
- Contribute to a safe, welcoming and supportive care environment.
Requirements / Person Specification
Barchester is looking for applicants who have:
- Some experience caring for older people.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A compassionate and empathetic approach.
- A positive, can-do attitude.
- The ability to build warm and respectful relationships with residents.
- A genuine commitment to delivering high standards of care.
Barchester states that training and development will be provided to help employees develop in their roles.
Salary & Benefits
The role pays £14.25 per hour and includes access to Barchester’s benefits and rewards package, including:
- Free training and development.
- Wellbeing and support tools.
- Retail discounts and savings.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Employee of the Month rewards.
- Long Service Awards.
- Other employee benefits.
Working Pattern
This is a permanent position offering 44 hours per week, working day shifts.
Visa / Right-to-Work
Visa sponsorship is not confirmed in the advert for this specific vacancy. Applicants who require Skilled Worker sponsorship should confirm directly with Barchester Healthcare whether sponsorship is available before applying.
Barchester also warns applicants that it does not request payment in exchange for sponsorship. Any request for money or financial information claiming to be from Barchester in relation to sponsorship should be treated as suspicious.
Application / Selection Process
Interested candidates should apply through the official Barchester Healthcare careers website for the Care Assistant – Care Home vacancy at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home.
Applicants should demonstrate relevant experience caring for older people, strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to resident care.
Closing date: 18 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary?
The advertised rate is £14.25 per hour.
How many hours are available?
The position is for 44 hours per week.
Is the job permanent?
Yes. The vacancy is advertised as a permanent position.
Where is the Care Assistant job located?
The job is based at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home, Roecliffe Lane, Boroughbridge, YO51 9LW.
Are these day or night shifts?
The vacancy is advertised as a day-shift role.
Is previous care experience required?
Yes. Barchester states that applicants should have some experience caring for older people.
Does this job offer visa sponsorship?
The advert does not confirm sponsorship for this particular vacancy. Candidates who require sponsorship should check with Barchester Healthcare before applying.
When is the closing date?
The closing date is 18 October 2026.
How do I apply?
Apply through the official Barchester Healthcare careers website and search for the Care Assistant – Care Home vacancy at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home.