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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Birtley, DH3 2BH Bank £14.80
Posted 9 September 2026 Closing date 7 November 2026
Chester-le-Street Rail Station (1.7 miles, direct) Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (5.1 miles, direct) Park View School - North Lodge (0.3 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.

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working opportunities. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your primary responsibilities will include helping residents enjoy each day, ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Duties involve daily living assistance, offering companionship, and sharing moments and memories with residents. This role requires dedication, compassion, and a varied approach as every day brings different challenges. Responsibilities can range from supporting residents with food and drink to ensuring they have personalized one-on-one time according to care plans. This is an ideal position for those looking to use their skills meaningfully and develop their career. The role is open to individuals with some experience caring for older people, possessing a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion. This position is flexible and provides cover as needed for annual or sick leave, meaning hours and days worked will vary.

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 a leading healthcare provider in the UK, offering a rewarding and flexible working environment. With a focus on delivering high standards of care and support, Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing the quality of care that one would expect for their loved ones. The organization values the growth and development of its employees, offering various training and learning opportunities. Barchester Healthcare operates with an emphasis on compassion, dedication, and a can-do approach within a fulfilling environment. Staff have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions, ensuring residents enjoy their day-to-day lives with dignity and outstanding care. As a leading name in healthcare services, Barchester Healthcare strives to uphold its reputation by investing in its workforce and promoting a culture of empathy and support. Working for Barchester means being part of a team that values true flexibility and personal growth opportunities.

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