# 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/a38c8627-6b36-41a7-a7aa-80cb37647c9d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/a38c8627-6b36-41a7-a7aa-80cb37647c9d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.91 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T13:29:45.599Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7691?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1527751241&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 ser ### Main duties of the job As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will help residents enjoy their daily lives by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your role will involve assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and creating great moments and memories for the residents. Every day will be different, offering you the chance to perform varied and rewarding tasks. You could be supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, or spending one-on-one time with residents, making this an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and advance your career. To be successful in this role, you need to have some experience in caring for older people and possess a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a warm-hearted demeanor. Above all, you will need the compassion to deliver the highest standard of care for all residents. In return, Barchester offers competitive pay, role flexibility, and numerous free learning and development opportunities. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of care homes and healthcare services. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they receive the dignity and respect they deserve. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on growth and development for their employees, providing extensive training opportunities to help them thrive in their careers. With a focus on compassion and dedication, the organization aims to create fulfilling environments for both residents and staff members. They prioritize flexibility in work roles, understanding the needs of their staff while maintaining the highest standards of care. ### Details - Date posted: 17 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.91 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1527751241 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Mansfield, NG18 4XX, 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. #3231 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in caring for older adults and excellent communication skills are required. A can-do approach and a compassionate, warm-hearted demeanor are essential. ## 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.