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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Carmarthen, SA31 3HP Bank £14.80
Posted 11 September 2026 Closing date 10 November 2026
We last saw this on 2 Oct · check it's still open on NHS Jobs Closes in 4 days · 10 Nov 2026
Carmarthen Rail Station (1.2 miles, direct) Llanbadarn (Vale of Rheidol Railway) (40.1 miles, direct) Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 11 (1.1 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 a Barchester care home, your main role will be to assist residents with daily living, provide support and companionship, and ensure they receive the quality care and support they deserve. You'll be helping with tasks like supporting residents with food, drink, and following care plans. It's important to have some experience caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. You'll need compassion and empathy to deliver the highest standard of care and support. This position is flexible, providing cover when needed, such as for annual or sick leave, meaning the hours and days of work will vary. In return, there are plenty of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

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 one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to its residents. They provide a fulfilling environment where dedication and compassion are at the forefront. The organisation takes a serious approach to the growth and development of its employees, offering competitive pay and various learning opportunities. By working with Barchester Healthcare, you'll be playing a part in ensuring residents achieve the best possible quality of life. Working flexibly, a Bank Care Assistant role provides a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference for those in care.

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