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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Kettering, NN15 6XE Bank £13.21
Posted 24 August 2026 Closing date 23 October 2026
Kettering Rail Station (1.3 miles, direct) Wansford (Nene Valley Railway) (19.2 miles, direct) Northampton Bus Interchange (12.2 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 all our residents.

Main duties of the job

This role involves providing care and support to residents in a Barchester care home. The role is casual and part-time, offering flexible working hours. The responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities, supporting them with food and drink, and providing companionship. As a Bank Care Assistant, you are expected to follow care plans and ensure one-on-one time with residents. The role requires experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, a can-do approach, and a compassionate demeanor. The position offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for learning and development.

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 UK's leading healthcare providers. They offer a rewarding environment for those who are dedicated to providing quality care for residents. Barchester takes the personal and professional growth of their employees seriously, offering various training and development opportunities. They provide flexible working conditions and competitive pay as part of their rewards package. The organisation values dedication, compassion, and a high standard of care, ensuring that their employees have the chance to make meaningful contributions to the wellbeing of residents.

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