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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Wallingford, OX10 9EG Bank £16.31
Posted 6 August 2026 Closing date 5 October 2026
Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (0.7 miles away) The Four Points (6.6 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 h

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This involves assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and creating memorable moments. The role offers the chance to work in a fulfilling and varied environment, putting your dedication and compassion to meaningful use. Responsibilities may include supporting residents with food and drink, following care plans, and ensuring one-to-one time with each resident. The position requires some experience in caring for older people, a can-do approach, excellent communication skills, and the compassion needed to deliver high standards of care. Barchester provides the necessary training to help you thrive in this role, alongside competitive pay, flexibility, and numerous learning and development opportunities. As the position is on a Bank basis, hours and days will vary according to need.

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, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents in its care homes. The organisation prioritizes the growth and development of its staff, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills to provide exceptional care. Barchester offers a rewarding work environment where employees can make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. The organisation is committed to maintaining a compassionate and supportive atmosphere in all its establishments, which helps in creating a community where both residents and staff can thrive. Barchester Healthcare's vision is to provide care that exceeds expectations, focusing on personalizing care plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. With a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in care practices, Barchester Healthcare remains at the forefront of the healthcare sector, ensuring that residents receive the quality care they deserve.

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