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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Wells, BA5 1WE Bank £16.47
Posted 2 September 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Castle Cary Rail Station (9.1 miles, direct) Bitton (Avon Valley Railway) (17.6 miles, direct) Public Transport Interchange (13.0 miles, direct)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE 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 opp

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing meaningful moments and memories. The role offers variety and rewards, with duties ranging from supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, to offering one-to-one time. Applicants should have experience caring for older people, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion. In return, Barchester provides necessary training, flexibility, and professional development opportunities.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 provider of care services in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care to its residents and supporting its staff with growth opportunities. The company operates numerous care homes and hospitals across the country, offering a range of services from residential and nursing care to more complex health support. Barchester is known for its dedication to both residents and employees, ensuring a supportive and fulfilling environment. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, professional development, and a flexible working environment, reflecting the company's commitment to fostering a positive workplace and high standards of care.

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