Bank Home First Assistant

Job overview

Join an exciting new service that launched on 1 September 2026 and help people regain confidence and independence at home.

We are looking for caring, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our new countywide Home First service as Bank Home First Assistants. Working directly with people in their own homes following hospital discharge, you will play a key role in supporting recovery, promoting independence and helping people achieve what matters most to them.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised care and reablement, undertake assessments, review progress and support individuals to regain everyday skills and confidence. You will work closely with therapists, nurses, social care colleagues, families and carers to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives while being part of an innovative service designed to help more people remain safely and independently at home.

There is a wide range of shift patterns available between the hours of 7am-10pm. Roles are available at multiple sites across Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Forest of Dean, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Stroud and the Cotswolds.

Main duties of the job

• Flexible shifts available county-wide
• Work alongside experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams
• Monthly or weekly pay options
• Paid mandatory training provided before you start working shifts
• A rewarding role making a real difference to patients' lives

Essential Requirements

• Must have completed a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Must have the right to work in the UK (under UK Government Visa requirements we cannot sponsor Bank workers)

Please note that this role is locality based visiting people and therefore it is essential that all applicants have a valid driving licence for the UK and access to a vehicle that they can use for work purposes.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government’s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.