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Barchester Healthcare Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home
The closing date is 23 October 2026
Job summary
Our home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now's the perfect time to join our growing team. Pay rate advertised includes bank enhancement ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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 Bank 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 YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experie
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and engaging in moments of joy with the residents. You will bring your dedication and compassion to a rewarding environment where every day presents varied and fulfilling tasks. Responsibilities include supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, and providing personalized attention. The role offers flexibility and opportunities for personal growth and development.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is known for providing high-quality care and support to its residents. The company is committed to enhancing the experience of residents through compassionate care, and it values the personal and professional growth of its staff. Working for Barchester Healthcare means being part of an organization that takes pride in delivering quality service and providing learning and development opportunities. The leadership at Barchester values each employee's contribution and ensures that there is room for personal and professional growth based on individual needs and career aspirations.
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.46 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1541435399
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Workington
CA14 3NE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now's the perfect time to join our growing team.
Pay rate advertised includes bank enhancement
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now's the perfect time to join our growing team.
Pay rate advertised includes bank enhancement
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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
- To join as a Bank Care Assistant, some experience in caring for older people is required, along with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude.
Qualifications
Essential
- To join as a Bank Care Assistant, some experience in caring for older people is required, along with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Workington
CA14 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Workington
CA14 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.46 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1541435399
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Workington
CA14 3NE
United Kingdom
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