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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Lichfield, WS13 8JD Bank £14.80
Posted 4 August 2026 Closing date 3 October 2026
Lichfield City Rail Station (1.4 miles away) Lichfield City Centre Bus Station (1.3 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.

Main duties of the job

This role is a casual, part-time position offering flexible working hours. As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will ensure that residents in the care home receive the quality care and support they deserve. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, providing companionship, and sharing special moments with residents. Your dedication and compassion will create a fulfilling environment where no two days are the same. Tasks include supporting residents with their meals and drinks, following care plans, and ensuring each resident receives one-to-one time. Applicants should have experience caring for older adults, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills.

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, committed to delivering exceptional care to its residents. The organisation places a strong emphasis on the growth and development of its employees, offering competitive pay, flexible working conditions, and numerous free learning and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on providing quality care akin to what one would expect for their loved ones. The company's focus is on hiring compassionate and empathetic individuals who are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. Those joining the team can look forward to a rewarding career in a supportive work environment.

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