# 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/99e327fc-d9d8-4300-8006-45a978af3be5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/99e327fc-d9d8-4300-8006-45a978af3be5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £15.91 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T07:03:00.476Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6259?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1514759312&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. 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 This role is for a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester care home located in Braunton. As a Bank Care Assistant, you will be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive high-quality care and support. Your tasks will include assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and participating in creating memorable moments for the residents. The job offers a casual, part-time schedule with flexible working hours primarily to cover for annual leave or sick leave. You are expected to have some experience working with older people, a compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, and a can-do attitude. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training for this role. This position offers competitive pay, flexibility, and opportunities for personal growth and development. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is an esteemed healthcare provider, recognized as one of the UK's leading entities in this sector. They are committed to ensuring that everyone who works with them experiences significant growth. The organization is dedicated to delivering top-notch healthcare services and ensuring quality care that one would expect for their own family members. They are known for their focus on high standards of service and a compassionate approach to care, making them a sought-after workplace for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. As a large and reputable organization, Barchester Healthcare offers diverse career opportunities and a supportive environment for career progression. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £15.91 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1514759312 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Braunton, EX33 2LH, 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. 0854 #2003 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, compassion, and a can-do attitude. ## 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.