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Regional Care Assistant - Bank


Location
Salary
£14.87 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
11 Jun 2026
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Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Regional Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. It's a very varied role that will see you provide cover as and when we need it. On a practical level, you can expect to monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Bank Regional Care Assistant also involves providing support and companionship it's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift. ABOUT YOU A background in care is important for the role of Bank Regional Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care would be useful, as would a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. Dedicated and compassionate, your passion for people means you'll go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents. Flexibility is important and, because you'll be travelling across the area, you'll either need your own car or ready access to one. We'll cover your mileage when you travel over five miles from your main home, and if you're on duty at the time of an inspection and we achieve a Good' rating, you'll qualify for a bonus.

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Regional Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. It's a very varied role that will see you provide cover as and when we need it. On a practical level, you can expect to monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role also involves providing support and companionship, ensuring every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers each shift. You need a good understanding of elderly care, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care would be useful. You'll also ideally have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers offering care to a range of individuals in a number of care homes across the country. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality care and support to their residents. Dedicated to the growth and development of their staff, they offer a range of learning and development opportunities. This flexible role is to provide leave or sick cover, and offers competitive pay and a range of rewards. Their regional care assistants help residents get the most out of life by providing warm, empathetic, and respectful care and support.

Details

  • Date posted: 11 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £14.87 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1511390590
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Winchester, SO22 6NT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Regional Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. It's a very varied role that will see you provide cover as and when we need it. On a practical level, you can expect to monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Bank Regional Care Assistant also involves providing support and companionship it's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift.

ABOUT YOUA background in care is important for the role of Bank Regional Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care would be useful, as would a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. Dedicated and compassionate, your passion for people means you'll go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents. Flexibility is important and, because you'll be travelling across the area, you'll either need your own car or ready access to one. We'll cover your mileage when you travel over five miles from your main home, and if you're on duty at the time of an inspection and we achieve a Good' rating, you'll qualify for a bonus.

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 care experience and 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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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A background in care is essential, with a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care is beneficial, along with a C or above in GCSE English and Maths.

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