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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Melbourn, SG8 6FY Bank £14.70
Posted 26 August 2026 Closing date 25 October 2026
Meldreth Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Luton Airport DART Station (21.9 miles, direct) Coach Station (16.0 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

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role as a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, offering flexible working. The role involves helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. You will assist with daily living, provide companionship, and share great moments and memories with the residents. The role offers a chance to bring dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Tasks may include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident. Training is provided to help you thrive in this position.

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, offering a variety of services such as nursing care, residential, and dementia care. They are committed to delivering high-quality care to those residing in their homes. The organisation values growth and takes the development of its staff seriously by providing ample learning and development opportunities. Working for Barchester Healthcare offers a rewarding experience and the opportunity to use people skills in an environment where quality care is the priority, ensuring residents receive the care you would expect for your own loved ones.

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