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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Grovesend, SA4 4JW Bank £14.80
Posted 31 July 2026 Closing date 29 September 2026
Llangennech Rail Station (1.8 miles away) Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 4 (1.5 miles away)

Job summary

Please note- Rate of pay is inclusive of 12.07% bank worker enhancement. 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

The role of a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves helping residents at the care home to enjoy each day by providing them the quality care and support they need. The position is casual and part-time, allowing for flexible working hours. The key duties include assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, supporting with food and drinks, and ensuring personalized care through following care plans. Barchester emphasizes a fulfilling environment where dedication and compassion are recognized, offering opportunities for staff to develop their careers in a varied and rewarding job. Applicants should have experience caring for older people, strong communication skills, and a compassionate demeanor.

Job description

Please note- Rate of pay is inclusive of 12.07% bank worker enhancement.

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 a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, focusing on offering high-quality care and support to residents in their care homes. The organisation values the professional growth of its employees, providing training and development opportunities as part of their commitment to excellence. Barchester Healthcare places strong emphasis on the individual needs of their residents, ensuring they receive personalized and compassionate care. Employees are encouraged to use their skills meaningfully, contributing positively to the lives of the residents, which aligns with Barchester's mission to deliver the kind of care you would expect for your loved ones.

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