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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Salisbury, SP1 1NJ Bank £15.68
Posted 25 August 2026 Closing date 24 October 2026
Salisbury Rail Station (1.5 miles, direct) Alresford (Mid Hants Railway) (26.6 miles, direct) Bus Station DRT (16.0 miles, direct)

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 will assist with the daily living of residents. Providing both support and companionship, you will help ensure their quality of life is maintained. This includes helping with food and drink, following care plans, and spending one-on-one time with residents. Your role is diverse and every day presents different challenges and rewards. You should have some experience in caring for older people, combined with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Empathy and warm-heartedness are essential, as is the compassion to deliver high-quality care and support. In return, you will receive extensive training and development opportunities. This position is flexible to cover for instances such as annual leave or sick leave, with varying hours and days.

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 health care provider within the UK, renowned for its commitment to quality service and care. With a substantial number of locations, Barchester offers numerous facilities and support services that ensure the provision of exceptional care to the elderly and other specialized groups. Underpinning this commitment is a robust training and development program for its employees, promoting career advancement and professional growth. Known for its comprehensive care packages, Barchester embraces a patient-centric approach, ensuring that the well-being and dignity of all residents remain at the forefront of its operations. Working with Barchester means being part of a dedicated team focused squarely on improving lives.

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