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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Ashford, TN24 0LX Bank £14.80
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 October 2026
Ashford International Rail Station (0.8 miles away) Canterbury Bus Station (12.2 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 sta

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll assist residents in their daily living, providing them with quality care and support. The role involves offering companionship and participating in memorable moments with residents. Every day is different, and tasks can range from helping with meals to ensuring one-on-one time with each resident. This position requires dedication, compassion, and a warm-hearted approach. While previous experience in caring for older people is necessary, Barchester provides all the training needed for you to thrive in this role. The role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for personal growth and development.

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, offering quality care and support in care homes. They take pride in their team development, offering plenty of learning and career growth opportunities. With a commitment to providing the highest standard of care, Barchester aims to ensure a rewarding environment for both its employees and residents. The organisation respects its staff, acknowledging their contributions and dedication toward enhancing residents' quality of life.

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