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Posted 20 July, 2026

Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare
Castleton, WLS, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job summary\n
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\nABOUT 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 deve\n
Main duties of the job\n
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\nThis role of Bank Care Assistant at Barchester care home is casual and part-time, offering flexible working hours. The primary responsibility is to help residents enjoy their daily life by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing positive moments with residents. Each day presents a chance to make a meaningful impact while the tasks remain varied and rewarding. The ideal candidate should have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. The role offers competitive pay, flexibility, and free learning and development opportunities. It's an excellent opportunity to apply your skills meaningfully and develop your career, especially if you enjoy bringing dedication and compassion to a rewarding environment.\n
About us\n
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\nBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of quality care in the UK. The company is committed to ensuring that residents receive the best care and support possible. Working with Barchester offers an opportunity to be part of a fulfilling environment where dedication and compassion are most important. The company is dedicated to the growth and development of its employees, providing competitive pay and plenty of learning and development opportunities. At Barchester, flexibility is key, which is why they offer bank positions to provide cover when needed, such as for annual leave or sick leave. This means employees can enjoy a flexible working arrangement while contributing to an organisation dedicated to providing quality care you would expect for your loved ones. Joining Barchester means being part of a team that values empathy, skills, and commitment to delivering high-quality care.\n
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Job responsibilities\n
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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.\n
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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.\n
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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. \n
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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.\n
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\nIf 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.\n
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Job responsibilities\n
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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.\n
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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.\n
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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. \n
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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.\n
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\nIf 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.\n
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check\n
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\nThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.\n
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Employer details\n
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Employer name\n
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\nBarchester Healthcare\n
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\nBarchester Healthcare\n
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\nCardiff\n
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