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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Uckfield, TN22 3FH Bank £15.01
Posted 6 August 2026 Closing date 5 October 2026
Buxted Rail Station (1.3 miles away) Uckfield Bus Station (2.3 miles away)

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

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will assist residents in a care home setting, ensuring they receive quality care and support. Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating memorable experiences. The role is varied, offering opportunities to support residents with food, drink, and care plans while ensuring personalized, one-on-one time with them. This position requires experience in caring for older adults, effective communication skills, empathy, and a compassionate approach. The job offers flexibility in working hours and ample learning and development opportunities for career growth.

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 a leading provider of care services in the UK, committed to delivering the highest standards of care to its residents. The organisation values the growth and development of all its employees, offering extensive learning opportunities and flexibility in roles. Barchester Healthcare believes in creating a supportive and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. The company is dedicated to ensuring that each resident receives personalised care and support, reflecting the quality of care one would expect for their own loved ones. Working at Barchester Healthcare means being part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults.

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