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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

READING, RG31 5UG Bank
Posted 2 September 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Tilehurst Rail Station (1.3 miles, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (9.6 miles, direct) Purley Social Club (0.9 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. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As 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.

Main duties of the job

This role involves being a Bank Care Assistant in a Barchester care home, where you help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive quality care and support. You will provide support in daily living, offer companionship, and create memorable moments with residents. The position offers a casual, part-time, and flexible working environment. The role requires supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives personal time. A can-do approach, excellent communication skills, and experience in caring for older people are necessary. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for learning and development, with flexible hours varying based on need.

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, focusing on providing care homes for older adults. They prioritize delivering high-quality care and support for their residents, ensuring a compassionate and fulfilling environment. Barchester believes in the growth and development of its staff, providing extensive training and learning opportunities. They aim to create roles that offer flexibility and cater to the needs of both their employees and the people they care for. Barchester is dedicated to fostering a warm-hearted and empathetic atmosphere within their care homes, ensuring residents receive personalized attention and care.

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