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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Poynton, SK10 4NT Bank £14.08
Posted 8 September 2026 Closing date 7 November 2026
Adlington (Cheshire) Rail Station (0.9 miles, direct) Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) (5.5 miles, direct) Stockport Interchange (5.4 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

This job is a casual, part-time position offering flexible working hours. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, the role involves 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 moments and memories. Each day will be different, with tasks as varied as supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-on-one time with residents. This role offers a chance to bring dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment.

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 care providers, known for delivering exceptional care and support for older people. With numerous care homes across the country, Barchester focuses on providing a homely and supportive environment where residents can thrive. They take pride in employing individuals who are dedicated and compassionate, ensuring each resident receives the highest standard of care. Training and development opportunities are provided for staff to grow and develop their careers, reflecting Barchester's commitment to the personal and professional growth of their employees.

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