# Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/04f6d079-0aa0-463d-84a3-110dfd7d97f8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/04f6d079-0aa0-463d-84a3-110dfd7d97f8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £14.80 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T12:36:06.695Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7472?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1525410375&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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-heart ### Main duties of the job This role is part-time and offers flexible working opportunities. As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you will have the chance to provide residents with the quality care they deserve every day. You will be expected to aid with daily living activities, offer companionship, and create memorable moments for the residents. The work varies but is always rewarding, involving activities from helping with meals and drinks to ensuring one-on-one time with residents. The position is designed for those with some experience in elderly care, possessing a positive attitude and strong communication skills. The role offers not only a competitive salary but also training opportunities to enhance your skills. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care services in the UK, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of its employees. The organisation values flexibility and personal growth, delivering care that meets high standards for its residents, similar to what one would expect for their own family members. ### Details - Date posted: 10 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.80 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1525410375 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stamford, PE9 3TJ, 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. 5432 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in elderly care is preferred. Strong communication skills are essential. Compassion and a can-do attitude are also vital. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.