Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be tasked with helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and creating memorable moments. Every day promises variety and rewards as you could be supporting residents with meals, following care plans, and ensuring one-on-one time with each resident. This role offers a chance to utilize your skills meaningfully and further your career. To join as a Bank Care Assistant, you should have experience caring for older individuals, possess a can-do attitude, and have excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, alongside compassion for delivering the highest care standards. The role offers flexibility, competitive pay, and numerous learning and development opportunities. As this is a Bank position, hours and days will vary, commonly covering for annual or sick leaves.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of elderly care services across the UK, renowned for delivering high-quality care to its residents. The company operates numerous care homes and prides itself on offering person-centred care that respects the dignity and choices of each resident. Employees at Barchester Healthcare are part of a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care and meeting the diverse needs of those they serve. With a commitment to employee development, Barchester offers extensive training programs and career progression opportunities for its staff. The organisation believes in a supportive and inclusive work environment, encouraging staff to bring empathy and compassion to their roles. Whether it's through their residential homes or assisted living services, Barchester Healthcare remains dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and maintaining the highest care standards. The organisation's approach is not just limited to medical care but extends to creating a homely and welcoming atmosphere.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.40 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524439530
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Lasswade, EH18 1HT, United Kingdom

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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