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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Salisbury, SP5 2EJ Bank £15.15
Posted 25 August 2026 Closing date 24 October 2026
Dean Rail Station (3.9 miles, direct) Alresford (Mid Hants Railway) (22.1 miles, direct) Albion Place (11.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll assist residents in enjoying each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. This role involves aiding residents with daily living activities, offering support and companionship, and fostering memorable moments. The work is rewarding and varied, with duties ranging from supporting residents with meals to following care plans and ensuring individual attention for each resident. Candidates need some experience caring for older people, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. This position provides competitive pay, flexibility, and ample learning and development opportunities.

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, dedicated to providing quality care and support to residents in various care homes across the country. With a strong commitment to growth and development, Barchester offers learning opportunities to all its employees, ensuring they can thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Their care homes focus on delivering the highest standards of care, with a compassionate approach and dedication to enhancing the daily lives of residents. Working for Barchester means joining a team that values empathy, dedication, and excellence in care.

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