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Night Care Assistant - Bank


Location
Salary
£13.21 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
20 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
22 Jul 2026
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Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a 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 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 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.

Main duties of the job

This position is part-time and offers flexible working hours, perfect for individuals looking for a casual role. A Care Assistant here is responsible for ensuring that residents receive the care and support they need, helping to make their day enjoyable and fulfilling. Tasks include assisting with daily activities and providing companionship. Being in this role means you could be involved in everything from supporting meals to offering one-to-one time with residents. Key personal qualities include a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion. Training is provided, making it a great opportunity to develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a reputable care provider, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to its residents. They offer a supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow their skills and develop their careers. As part of their benefits package, Barchester provides free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, and a variety of retail discounts and savings. Exceptional employees are recognised with Employee of the Month awards, and there is also a Long Service Awards scheme in place to reward tenure. Barchester offers a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive rewards package.

Details

  • Date posted: 22 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.21 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1529127452
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Leamington Spa, CV32 7JT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a 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 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 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 PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

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 caring for older people is required. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature are essential. Training will be provided upon employment.

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This advert is for Night Care Assistant - Bank with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.

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