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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Upminster, RM14 2YP Bank £14.80
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Upminster Rail Station (1.3 miles away) Lakeside Bus Station (3.7 miles away)

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 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.

Main duties of the job

The job involves working as a Bank Care Assistant on a casual, part-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This includes assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating meaningful moments. You will carry out various tasks such as supporting residents with their meals and drinks, following care plans, and ensuring each resident gets one-on-one time. The position requires a compassionate approach with some experience in caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and strong communication skills. Barchester Healthcare promises to provide all the training required. This job role is flexible, providing cover as needed, for instance during staff annual leave or sick leave, meaning that work hours and days may vary. The compensation is competitive, and numerous learning and development opportunities are made available, reflecting Barchester Healthcare's commitment to the growth and development of its employees.

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 healthcare providers, and they are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to residents in their care homes. Barchester Healthcare focuses on ensuring that residents enjoy each day with the highest quality of life possible. They provide comprehensive services tailored to the individual needs of residents, ranging from daily living assistance to emotional support and companionship. Barchester Healthcare is committed to the growth and professionalism of its staff, offering extensive learning and development opportunities. The organization takes pride in creating a rewarding work environment where compassion, dedication, and a can-do attitude are celebrated, making it a great place to advance a career in care. Barchester emphasizes flexibility and understanding the importance of work-life balance, which is why roles such as the Bank Care Assistant offer adaptable hours. The organization endeavors to provide the quality care one would expect for their loved ones.

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