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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Tenterden, TN30 6PY Bank
Posted 20 August 2026 Closing date 19 October 2026
Pluckley Rail Station (5.3 miles, direct) Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) (1.3 miles, direct) Chequers Bus Station (14.6 miles, direct)

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.

Main duties of the job

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. 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. To join 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. The role offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when needed, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

Job description

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs most respected care home providers, offering services tailored to the needs of each resident in their care homes and hospitals. They are known for providing exceptional care and focusing on the growth and development of their team members. With an emphasis on quality and high standards, Barchester Healthcare invests in training and development to ensure their staff are well-equipped to provide top-notch care. Their approach is centered around creating a fulfilling environment for residents and staff alike, encouraging compassion, dedication, and professionalism within their teams.

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