# 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/f6645252-b2fd-48ee-b506-f313cac0ccf5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-bank-care-home/f6645252-b2fd-48ee-b506-f313cac0ccf5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £14.80 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-22T19:02:42.860Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6684?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1519672344&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 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. ### Main duties of the job As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for helping residents enjoy their day-to-day life by providing excellent quality care and support. This includes assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and creating memories. You'll have the chance to bring your dedication and compassion to an environment that is rewarding and varied, ensuring that residents receive the support they deserve. You could be supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, or giving one-to-one time. This role requires someone who has some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are essential traits for delivering the highest levels of care. Barchester Healthcare provides the required training for this position to ensure that you thrive in your role. As a Bank position, your working hours will vary based on the needs for cover, such as annual leave or sick leave, offering flexibility in work schedules. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider that takes the growth and development of its employees seriously. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and support to all residents and aims to make each day meaningful for everyone involved. By working with Barchester, staff members have access to a wide array of learning and development opportunities that promote career growth and personal advancement. The organisation places a strong emphasis on compassion and dedication to providing the level of care that employees would expect for their own loved ones. Barchester Healthcare is focused on creating an environment where staff members can use their skills in meaningful ways, ensuring that they feel rewarded and supported in their careers. Offering flexibility and competitive pay, the company aims to recruit individuals who will thrive in a fulfilling work setting, making a tangible difference in the lives of older adults. ### Details - Date posted: 22 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.80 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1519672344 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Oxted, RH8 9BD, 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. 0508#2003 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are essential to deliver the highest standard of care and support for residents. Training will be provided. ## 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.