Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job summary

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 posit

Main duties of the job

This role is for a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare. You will be helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, offering support and companionship, and sharing great moments with residents. You may be required to support residents with their food and drink, follow care plans, and ensure one-to-one time with residents. The role is varied and requires a compassionate and warm-hearted individual who possesses excellent communication skills and a can-do approach. Experience in caring for older people is required, along with empathy and dedication to delivering the highest standard of care. Bank positions provide cover as needed, so hours and days may vary. Training and development opportunities are available, and the role offers true flexibility in a rewarding environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading care home providers, offering a high standard of quality care and support to its residents. With a focus on individual well-being and kindness, Barchester is committed to ensuring that residents enjoy a fulfilling and dignified life. Its care homes provide a safe environment and a supportive community, where staff are dedicated to delivering tailored care to meet the diverse needs of residents. Barchester promotes a nurturing atmosphere by encouraging personal growth and professional development among its employees, providing them with various learning opportunities. The organisation values every team member, acknowledging their contribution and ensuring a positive work culture. By genuinely caring for both residents and staff, Barchester Healthcare creates a rewarding place to work, reflecting the compassion and dedication integral to the healthcare industry.

Details

• Date posted: 15 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £16.47 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1526666215
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wells, BA5 1WE, 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.