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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Ringwood, BH24 2DW Bank £16.47
Posted 14 August 2026 Closing date 13 October 2026
Pokesdown Rail Station (6.1 miles away) Bournemouth University (5.4 miles away)

Job summary

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 provider

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help residents enjoy each day by providing the quality care and support they deserve. You will assist with daily living and offer companionship, ensuring each resident has meaningful moments. The role is varied and rewarding, including assisting with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with residents. You should have experience in caring for older people, a positive approach, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are crucial for providing the highest standard of care. Barchester offers competitive pay, flexibility, and opportunities for learning and development, supporting your career growth in healthcare.

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 leading healthcare providers in the UK, known for providing exceptional care to residents in its care homes. They focus on delivering the quality care people expect for their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of compassion and dedication in their roles. Barchester values the growth of its employees, offering ample training and development opportunities to ensure staff are well-equipped to provide the highest standard of care. The organisation offers flexibility to its Bank Care Assistants, allowing them to work varied hours to cover for staff absences, holidays, or illnesses. Barchester Healthcare is committed to creating a fulfilling environment for both staff and residents, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. They pride themselves on having a warm, supportive, and friendly atmosphere where staff can thrive and residents feel at home. By joining Barchester, you become part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults.

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