Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Overview

Job summary: 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.Main duties of the job: 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-on-one time. It''s an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK''s leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and healthcare facilities across the country. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to their residents and patients.Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: OtherSalary: £12.71 an hourContract: BankWorking pattern: Flexible workingReference number: 1377182822Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bedlington, NE22 6LAJob description

Job responsibilitiesAs 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. 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.Note

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: to join as a Bank Care Assistant you need some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, and you\''ll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents.Legal and compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Employer details

Employer name: Barchester HealthcareAddress: Barchester Healthcare, Bedlington, NE22 6LAEmployer''s website: Barchester Healthcare (the website is provided in the original post as a link but is not repeated here in full to maintain allowed ..... full job details .....