Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home
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Barchester Healthcare Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home
The closing date is 03 November 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 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 As 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role involves helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This includes assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing memorable moments. Every day will bring different tasks, making the work varied and rewarding. Your responsibilities may range from supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, to ensuring personalized one-to-one time with each resident. This position allows you to use your skills meaningfully and advance your career in a fulfilling environment. We're looking for individuals with some experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the necessary compassion to deliver the highest standard of care to our residents. You will be provided with all the training necessary to succeed and the flexibility to cover shifts as needed, such as during annual or sick leaves.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with a commitment to high-quality care for residents in their care homes. The organization values the growth and development of its staff, offering numerous learning and development opportunities. As a measure of their dedication, they provide training to staff to help them thrive in their roles. Their aim is to provide residents with care and support that ensures they enjoy every day to the fullest. The organization fosters a fulfilling and rewarding environment for both residents and employees, ensuring that its standards are met. Barchester Healthcare operates with flexibility in staffing to accommodate various needs, such as annual leave or sick leave. This flexible approach not only benefits the residents by ensuring continuous care but also provides the employees the chance to balance their work and personal lives effectively. Working at Barchester means being part of a team that values empathy, dedication, and a warm-hearted approach.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.80 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1547027709
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Newport
PO30 2LJ
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.
2003
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach.
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach.
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
Newport
PO30 2LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Newport
PO30 2LJ
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
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.80 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1547027709
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Newport
PO30 2LJ
United Kingdom
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