# 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/99148979-f8a2-42f5-b067-dd0b9728e410 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/99148979-f8a2-42f5-b067-dd0b9728e410.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.21 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T13:41:05.626Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6607?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1518565734&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-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. ### Main duties of the job As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be instrumental in ensuring that each resident enjoys their day to the fullest. Your role will involve assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing meaningful moments and memories with the residents. This temporary position offers the flexibility to work around your schedule, making it ideal for those looking to balance other commitments. The nature of the work is dynamic and varied, making each day both challenging and rewarding. The role requires a compassionate individual with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills, who has some experience in caring for older people. In return, Barchester Healthcare offers training and development opportunities, enabling you to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career. Given it's a bank position, the hours and days will vary, offering true flexibility. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of healthcare services in the UK, known for its commitment to delivering quality care and support. With a strong emphasis on the growth and development of its staff, Barchester offers comprehensive training opportunities to those joining its team. As one of the leading healthcare providers in the country, the organisation thrives on employing compassionate individuals who are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care. The services offered within Barchester care homes are designed to ensure that all residents receive the attention and support they deserve, making it a rewarding workplace for those who wish to make a difference in the lives of older people. ### Details - Date posted: 19 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1518565734 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hebburn, NE31 2SL, 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted 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.