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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JY Bank £14.80
Posted 20 August 2026 Closing date 19 October 2026
Waltham Cross Rail Station (2.0 miles, direct) Loughton Underground Station (3.7 miles, direct) Tesco Drop Off Point (0.8 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. 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

Main duties of the job

This role requires you to assist residents with daily living activities, ensuring that they receive the care and support they deserve. You will be part of a team that provides support and companionship to residents, making each day enjoyable. You are expected to be dedicated and compassionate, as every day will be different and rewarding. Responsibilities include supporting residents with meals, following care plans, and spending one-on-one time with them. Experience in caring for older people, a positive approach, and excellent communication skills are required. Training will be provided to help you thrive in this role.

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 a leading healthcare provider in the UK that focuses on providing quality care for its residents. The company values the personal growth of its employees and offers numerous learning and development opportunities. As an organisation, Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering the highest standard of care and support, ensuring that its residents receive the compassion and assistance they deserve. The role of a Bank Care Assistant aligns with the company's mission by allowing employees to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older individuals in a supportive and flexible work environment.

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