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 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.

Main duties of the job

This role is as a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home. You will help residents enjoy their days by ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and providing support and companionship. The role offers the flexibility for varied and rewarding work. Candidates need experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach are essential, as well as a dedication to delivering high standards of care. Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay, flexibility, and development opportunities.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers dedicated to providing high-quality care. As an organisation, Barchester values the growth of everyone who works for them, aiming to build a fulfilling environment for both staff and residents. Barchester care homes strive to create a supportive and compassionate atmosphere for both residents and employees. Offering flexibility in work hours as a Bank Care Assistant is an example of how Barchester accommodates the needs of its employees while maintaining excellent care standards for residents. The company ensures everyone in its team receives the training necessary to thrive in their careers.

Details

• Date posted: 12 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £16.03 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1515773175
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bristol, BS31 3BG, 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.