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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Newport, PO30 2LJ Bank £14.80
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 October 2026
Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway) (1.9 miles away) Newport Bus Station (0.8 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 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. 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.

Main duties of the job

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. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect varied and rewarding work. You could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring each resident has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. To join us, you'll need experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine, and you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care. In return, we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. The role offers true flexibility and plenty of learning and development opportunities.

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 UK healthcare provider, known for delivering quality care and support to residents across its care homes. It operates with a strong commitment to providing the highest standards of service, focusing on the well-being and satisfaction of its residents. Barchester Healthcare values its employees' professional growth and offers extensive training and development opportunities to ensure staff can thrive in their roles. The organisation places a significant emphasis on creating a fulfilling and supportive work environment, ensuring employees feel valued and motivated. As part of its team, individuals have the chance to contribute to a rewarding mission, providing care that residents and their families can trust. Barchester is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of its care services.

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