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Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Hampstead, NW2 2LH

Salary

£14.80

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

12 October 2026

42 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Bank Care Assistant, you'll help residents in a care home with daily living, provide support and companionship, and develop your career in a flexible, part-time role.

What you'll need

  • You'll need some experience of caring for older people, a positive attitude, and good communication skills.
  • You should be able to work varying hours and days, including bank holidays and short notice shifts.
  • You'll need to be compassionate and empathetic, with a warm and caring approach.
  • You'll be expected to follow care plans and work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.
  • You'll need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and priorities.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or taking a care-related course to gain experience and skills.
  • Think about your own values and what motivates you to work in care - this will help you find a role that suits you.
  • Make sure you're aware of the skills and qualities needed for the role, and be honest with yourself about your abilities.
  • Research Barchester Healthcare and their values to see if they align with yours.
  • Practice your communication skills by talking to people in care settings or volunteering.

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Job description

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 e...

As a Bank Care Assistant in a Barchester care home, you play a crucial role. You'll help residents enjoy each day, ensuring they receive quality care and support. Your day-to-day tasks will involve assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories with the residents. This role offers flexibility, as you'll work on a casual, part-time basis, providing cover as needed, such as for annual or sick leave. You'll find immense satisfaction in a role that lets you put your dedication and compassion to meaningful use while developing your career.

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.

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Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading care providers, dedicated to providing quality care for the elderly. The organisation places a strong emphasis on personal development and growth for its employees. Barchester values empathy and compassion and aims to create an environment where residents and employees feel valued and respected. With a focus on offering tailored, individual care plans, Barchester strives to ensure that its residents receive the highest standard of care possible, making it a rewarding place for those looking to build a career in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate nature.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

13 August 2026

Last checked

17 August 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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