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Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

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BD23 6DU Expires in 3 Days

Job description

Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

The closing date is 02 October 2026

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

The role of a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing quality care and support to residents in a care home setting. This is a flexible, part-time position where you will assist with daily living activities, offer companionship, and help create meaningful moments for the residents. You will engage in tasks such as supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and providing one-to-one care, ensuring that residents receive the support they deserve. The job offers a chance to apply your dedication and compassion in a rewarding environment where each day is different. The position provides opportunities for personal growth and career development within one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. Flexibility in working hours is a key aspect as the role involves providing cover as needed for situations like annual or sick leave.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK that operates numerous care homes across the country. The organisation is committed to providing high-quality care and support for older people and creating a nurturing and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes staff development and offers plenty of training and development opportunities for employees. The focus is on delivering the highest standard of care for residents, ensuring a supportive approach that combines empathy and professional skills. Barchester values a compassionate and dedicated workforce, aiming to create a work environment where team members feel valued and can grow professionally. With a flexible approach to employment, Barchester supports a positive work-life balance, catering to a variety of staff requirements and personal circumstances.

Details

Date posted

03 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.25 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1533826419

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Skipton

BD23 6DU

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Skipton

BD23 6DU

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Skipton

BD23 6DU

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

03 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.25 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1533826419

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Skipton

BD23 6DU

United Kingdom


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