# 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/4280690e-3542-453b-963b-e6d8adb7be79 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/4280690e-3542-453b-963b-e6d8adb7be79.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:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T16:04:04.057Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6108?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1512477977&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 Barchester Healthcare, you'll be responsible for providing quality care and support to residents each day. This includes assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and ensuring that each resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time. You will handle a variety of tasks, from supporting residents with their food and drink to following care plans. The role demands dedication, compassion, and the ability to communicate effectively. Experience in caring for older people is essential, coupled with a warm-hearted and empathetic approach. You will have the opportunity to utilize and develop your skills in a fulfilling environment while enjoying flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional growth through free learning and development initiatives. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all residents. The organization places strong emphasis on employing compassionate and dedicated staff who are keen on making a positive impact in the lives of individuals residing in their care homes. Barchester Healthcare offers a broad range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring a personalized approach to care and support. They are committed to investing in the growth and development of their employees, providing ample opportunities for learning, training, and career progression. With numerous locations across the UK, Barchester values flexibility and aims to create an environment where both the residents and employees thrive. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.80 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1512477977 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wisbech, PE13 3EP, 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. #2003 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll be responsible for providing quality care and support to residents each day. This includes assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and ensuring that each resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time. You will handle a variety of tasks, from supporting residents with their food and drink to following care plans. The role demands dedication, compassion, and the ability to communicate effectively. Experience in caring for older people is essential, coupled with a warm-hearted and empathetic approach. You will have the opportunity to utilize and develop your skills in a fulfilling environment while enjoying flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional growth through free learning and development initiatives. ## 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, compassion, and a can-do approach. ## 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.