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Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Taunton, TA1 5HFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£14.80

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 November 2026

58 days left

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...

This casual, part-time role offers flexible work as a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home in Taunton. You'll ensure residents receive necessary care and support, assist with daily activities, and share in meaningful experiences. Tasks include aiding with meals, following care plans, and providing one-on-one time. Applicants should have experience caring for older adults, strong communication skills, and a compassionate attitude. Training and development opportunities are provided, and hours vary based on organisational needs. The position emphasizes delivering compassionate care to enhance residents' daily quality of life.

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.

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, committed to providing the highest quality care to its residents. Known for its dedication to care and support, Barchester values the growth and development of its staff, offering numerous learning and development opportunities. With a flexible work environment, staff can enjoy a rewarding workplace that caters to both professional growth and personal needs. The company focuses on delivering the care everyone would want for their loved ones, ensuring a compassionate and fulfilling experience for both residents and staff members.

Qualifications

Essential: - Experience in caring for older people, strong communication skills, compassionate and empathetic approach.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

8 September 2026

Last checked

10 September 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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