Care Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Care Assistant (Day Shifts)
Position Type: Permanent (Full-Time, 34.50 hours/week, Day Shifts)
Salary: £13.21 per hour
Location: Mount Tryon Care Home, Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1RR
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
About the Opportunity
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are thrilled to partner with Barchester Healthcare to connect compassionate individuals with rewarding careers in care.
Barchester is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join the team at Mount Tryon Care Home. In this day-shift role, you will help residents get the most out of every single day, providing meaningful companionship, personal care support, and sharing great moments and memories in a warm, vibrant environment.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Living Support: Assist residents with their everyday needs, ensuring comfort, safety, and personal dignity.
Care Plan Delivery: Follow individual care plans and support residents with food, drink, and nutrition.
Companionship: Spend quality one-to-one time with residents, building strong relationships and sharing special moments.
Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team to foster a welcoming, lively, and person-centred atmosphere.
About You
To thrive as a Care Assistant, you will bring:
Some prior experience of caring for older people.
A positive, 'can-do' approach paired with excellent communication skills.
Genuine empathy, a warm-hearted nature, and deep compassion for resident wellbeing.
Training: Comprehensive, free training is provided so you have everything you need to succeed and grow.
Comprehensive Rewards Package
Barchester offers a competitive hourly wage alongside a sector-leading benefits and rewards package:
Competitive Pay: £13.21 per hour.
Professional Growth: Free training and continuous development for all roles.
Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated wellbeing and mental health support tools.
Perks & Discounts: A wide range of retail discounts, savings, and 'Employee of the Month' / 'Long Service' awards.
Bonus Incentives: Unlimited earnings through the ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.