# 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/4e589149-973d-425c-8027-8e7d44b34707 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/4e589149-973d-425c-8027-8e7d44b34707.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:** 2026-09-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T13:44:06.395Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7446?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1525070276&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. 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 development opportunities. ### Main duties of the job As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role involves ensuring residents enjoy a high standard of care each day. You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and help create valued memories with the residents. Your work may range from supporting residents with meals and drinks to following specific care plans and spending personalized time with residents. This role provides an opportunity to apply your skills meaningfully and advance in your caregiving career. Ideal candidates should have experience caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are crucial for delivering top-notch support. Barchester offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and ample development opportunities, supporting your growth and ensuring you have the necessary training. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the UK, committed to delivering the highest quality care for its residents. The organisation emphasizes the growth and development of its employees, offering competitive pay and extensive training opportunities. In this temporary role as a Bank Care Assistant at one of their care homes, youll be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent care, ensuring that residents receive the support and companionship they need. The organisation values dedication and compassion, creating a fulfilling work environment where employees can thrive and feel rewarded. ### Details - Date posted: 09 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.80 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1525070276 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bedlington, NE22 6LA, 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. #5432 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a compassionate 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.