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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Washington, NE38 8HZ Bank £14.80
Posted 14 August 2026 Closing date 13 October 2026
Heworth Rail Station (3.8 miles, direct) South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (2.4 miles, direct) Galleries Bus Station (1 mile, 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. 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 opportu

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in supporting residents' daily needs and providing companionship. This part-time, flexible position involves assisting with daily living activities and ensuring quality care. Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with older adults, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for learning and development. Flexibility is key, as this role will cover shifts for annual leave or sick leave. Barchester Healthcare values its staff's growth seriously.

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 a prominent care provider in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The company emphasizes the significance of a supportive and fulfilling work environment, offering flexibility, development opportunities, and competitive compensation to its staff. Barchester Healthcare places a strong focus on training and growing each team member, ensuring the care provided aligns with the quality one would expect for their own loved ones. Working with Barchester means being part of a compassionate and dedicated team.

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