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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Wimborne, BH21 2DJ Bank £14.81
Posted 4 September 2026 Closing date 3 November 2026
Branksome Rail Station (5.3 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (12.3 miles, direct) Bournemouth University (4.5 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. 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.

Main duties of the job

This position is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working hours. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role will involve helping residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship, sharing great moments and memories, and undertaking varied tasks. You will support residents with their food, drink, and following care plans, ensuring each resident has individual attention. To qualify for this role, some experience in caring for older people is required, along with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Empathy, a warm-hearted approach, and utmost compassion are essential for delivering the highest standard of care and support to the residents. In return, the organisation offers competitive pay, flexible work options, and free 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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is the hiring company for this position. Known as one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, Barchester Healthcare places great emphasis on the growth and development of its staff. The organisation offers various services and supports thousands of residents and patients throughout the UK. As an employee, you will be joining a healthcare provider committed to delivering quality care and support to its residents, creating an environment where residents can enjoy their lives to the fullest. With a focus on personal development and learning opportunities, Barchester Healthcare takes the advancement and career growth of its employees seriously. The organisation offers competitive compensation and benefits, providing employees with a flexible and rewarding work environment. If you are looking to use your people skills in an organisation that values compassionate and quality care, Barchester Healthcare is a promising choice.

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