Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 develop

Main duties of the job

This role involves providing quality care and support to residents in a care home environment. The position offers flexible working hours and requires assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating memorable moments with residents. The Bank Care Assistant will be responsible for following care plans and ensuring one-on-one time with residents. Applicants should have experience caring for older people, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills. The role promises a varied and rewarding experience, with opportunities for training and career development within Barchester Healthcare.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care in the UK, committed to delivering quality services to its residents. As an employer, Barchester offers a supportive and professional work environment, emphasizing the growth and development of its employees. They offer flexible roles and competitive pay, with a focus on learning and improvement. Employees are expected to provide the standard of care that they would expect for their own loved ones, ensuring that each resident's needs are met with empathy and dedication. Barchester Healthcare values a community-focused approach, prioritizing resident wellbeing.

Details

• Date posted: 22 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.81 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1529457894
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Chippenham, SN14 6UZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 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.