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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Heckmondwike, WF16 0ND Bank £14.88
Posted 20 August 2026 Closing date 19 October 2026
Dewsbury Rail Station (1.9 miles, direct) Oxenhope (Keighley & Worth Valley Railway) (13.7 miles, direct) Heckmondwike Bus Stn 5 (0.2 miles, direct)

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. 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.

Main duties of the job

This role involves helping residents enjoy each day in a care home by ensuring they receive quality care and support. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing moments and memories. This role requires a flexible approach as hours and days vary depending on the needs of the care home. Applicants should have experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy and compassion are essential qualities. The role offers competitive pay, flexibility, and learning and development opportunities.

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. They prioritize the growth and development of their employees and offer excellent training opportunities. They manage care homes across the UK, providing high-quality care for residents. Barchester Healthcare focuses on delivering personalized support to all residents, with facilities designed to ensure comfort and wellbeing. Their approach is dedicated to helping individuals thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.

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