Regional Care Assistant - Bank

Job summary

For this role you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle - the role will be covering Ashby House MK6 5LS, Juniper House NN13 6JZ and Collingtree Park Care Home NN4 0XN. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, 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 Le...

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Regional Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support to help our residents get the most out of life. This role is casual, offering flexible working and involves covering Ashby House MK6 5LS, Juniper House NN13 6JZ and Collingtree Park Care Home NN4 0XN. You'll monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident, and record observations like temperature and blood pressure. Providing support and companionship are vital elements of the job, ensuring meaningful one-to-one time with residents every shift.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering high-quality residential and nursing care across its care homes and hospitals. Committed to delivering exceptional services to all residents, Barchester values the growth and development of their staff. Employees are provided with competitive pay, flexibility, and free learning and development opportunities. Working for Barchester means being a part of a community that aims for excellence, ensuring residents receive the quality care they deserve and expect for their loved ones.

Details

• Date posted: 23 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.80 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1529458138
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For this role you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle - the role will be covering Ashby House MK6 5LS, Juniper House NN13 6JZ and Collingtree Park Care Home NN4 0XN.

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, 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.