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Barchester Healthcare Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
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 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 h
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This involves assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and creating memorable moments. The role offers the chance to work in a fulfilling and varied environment, putting your dedication and compassion to meaningful use. Responsibilities may include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident. The position requires some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, and the compassion needed to deliver high standards of care. Barchester provides the necessary training to help you thrive in this role, alongside competitive pay, flexibility, and numerous learning and development opportunities. As the position is on a Bank basis, hours and days will vary according to need.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents in its care homes. The organisation prioritizes the growth and development of its staff, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills to provide exceptional care. Barchester offers a rewarding work environment where employees can make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. The organisation is committed to maintaining a compassionate and supportive atmosphere in all its establishments, which helps in creating a community where both residents and staff can thrive. Barchester Healthcare's vision is to provide care that exceeds expectations, focusing on personalizing care plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. With a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in care practices, Barchester Healthcare remains at the forefront of the healthcare sector, ensuring that residents receive the quality care they deserve.
Details
Date posted
06 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.31 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1534774552
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Wallingford
OX10 9EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, a can-do approach, and a compassionate nature.
Qualifications
Essential
- Some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, a can-do approach, and a compassionate nature.
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
Wallingford
OX10 9EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Wallingford
OX10 9EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
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Barchester Healthcare
Details
Date posted
06 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.31 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1534774552
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Wallingford
OX10 9EG
United Kingdom
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