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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Torquay, TQ1 1RR Bank £14.80
Posted 2 September 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Torquay Rail Station (1.4 miles, direct) Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) (3.2 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (52.1 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

As a Bank Care Assistant in a Barchester care home in Torquay, you will take on a casual, part-time role, providing flexible working arrangements. Your responsibilities will include assisting residents with daily living tasks, offering support and companionship, and ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve. You will play a crucial role in making each day enjoyable for residents by sharing joyful moments and building great memories. This position requires a dedicated and compassionate approach, as every day involves varied and rewarding tasks. You will support residents with their food, drink, and follow care plans to ensure they receive personalized attention. This role offers the opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and advance your career. As a Bank Care Assistant, having experience in caring for older individuals, excellent communication skills, and a can-do attitude is essential. Your empathy and warm-heartedness are key, along with the necessary compassion to provide top-quality care to our residents.

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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider, offering high-quality services in care homes across the country. Focused on providing the best possible care to residents, Barchester Healthcare values dedication, compassion, and excellence among its staff. They prioritize the growth and development of their employees, offering numerous learning and development opportunities to enable career progression. Operating many care homes throughout the UK, Barchester Healthcare provides a variety of roles to suit different skill sets and experiences. As part of their rewards package, they offer competitive pay, flexibility, and the chance to work in a supportive and fulfilling environment. Barchester Healthcare's commitment to exemplary care makes them an organisation that both employees and residents can trust. They emphasize creating a positive impact within communities by ensuring their homes are places where quality care is delivered and where residents can enjoy their lives.

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