# 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/ce18b79c-f2c9-4427-8232-a07b1441f75d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/ce18b79c-f2c9-4427-8232-a07b1441f75d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.81 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-22T19:02:26.414Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6692?employerCode=E0177 ## 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 ### Main duties of the job This role is for a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Chippenham, with part-time, flexible work. Responsibilities include supporting residents with daily living activities, food, and drink, and offering companionship. Applicants need experience with elderly care, a proactive attitude, and strong communication skills. Barchester Healthcare values compassion and provides training and development opportunities. The position offers competitive pay of £13.81 per hour and true flexibility as it involves providing cover during annual or sick leave. The work varies day-to-day, and the job is designed for those who wish to use their people skills in a caring environment. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, known for its dedication to quality care. The company takes pride in offering a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and staff. With a strong focus on personal development, Barchester provides numerous training and growth opportunities for employees. The organisation values compassion and empathy, ensuring that all residents receive the highest standard of care and support. Barchester Healthcare is committed to offering flexible work options to accommodate the diverse needs of its workforce, fostering a fulfilling workplace for all. ### Details - Date posted: 22 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.81 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1519690392 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Chippenham, SN14 6UZ, 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** - Some experience in care for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach are required. 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