Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE 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. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will assist with daily living, support, and companionship for the residents. The role involves varied tasks such as supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident. This position offers the opportunity to bring dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Candidates should have some experience caring for older people, coupled with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Empathy and a warm-hearted approach with the ability to deliver the highest standard of care will be important. Barchester provides all necessary training to help you thrive in this role. It offers competitive pay and flexibility in working hours, as this is a Bank position meant to provide cover when needed like for annual leave or sick leave. The role also promises numerous free learning and development opportunities, fostering growth for all workers.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, dedicated to delivering outstanding care to every resident and service user. The organisation focuses on building a team of committed individuals who are eager to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Barchester Healthcare values dedication, compassion, and professionalism, offering a fulfilling work environment for its employees. Recognizing the importance of continuous professional development, Barchester provides ample training opportunities and support to ensure that all team members are equipped to deliver the highest standards of care. Flexible roles, including bank positions like the Bank Care Assistant, allow for adaptability while meeting the needs of residents and providing uninterrupted care services. The company strives to uphold excellence and provide quality healthcare services as expected from leading healthcare providers in the industry.

Details

• Date posted: 08 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.68 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524781023
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Woking, GU23 7DJ, 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.

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