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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Ashford, TN24 0LX Bank £14.80
Posted 3 September 2026 Closing date 2 November 2026
Ashford International Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Burmarsh Road Station (RHDR) (8.9 miles, direct) Keynes College (12.7 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll enhance the day-to-day experiences of residents by ensuring they're provided the quality care and support they deserve. This involves assisting with daily living tasks, providing companionship, and creating memorable moments. The role offers a variety of tasks, from supporting residents with meals and care plans to ensuring personal interactions. The position is flexible, covering annual and sick leaves, emphasizing an adaptable approach to work routines. Key attributes include experience in elder care, strong communication skills, and a compassionate demeanor. Barchester commits to providing comprehensive training and growth 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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a reputed provider of care homes and healthcare services across the UK. They focus on delivering high-quality care and support to individuals, ensuring a compassionate and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. The organization values the growth and development of its team and offers numerous free learning opportunities and training. As one of the leading healthcare providers, Barchester is committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents by employing dedicated and qualified staff. Working with Barchester provides an opportunity to contribute positively to society through impactful care work.

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