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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Preston, PR2 9GA Bank £14.80
Posted 18 August 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Preston Rail Station (2.5 miles, direct) North Station (Blackpool Tramway) (14.6 miles, direct) Arrival Stand (9.3 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

As a Bank Care Assistant in Barchester Healthcare, you'll work on a casual, part-time basis providing quality care and support to residents of care homes. Your role will include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing experiences with residents. This role requires a compassionate approach and excellent communication skills, as you will be involved in following care plans and offering individualized care. The role offers flexibility and a rewarding experience, providing an opportunity to develop your career with access to 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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for offering quality care and support in care homes across the country. The organisation is committed to providing a fulfilling and supportive environment for both residents and staff. It emphasizes the importance of compassionate care and personal development, offering various training and development opportunities to its employees. Barchester Healthcare values flexibility and dedication to high standards of care, ensuring each resident receives the attention and support they deserve. The company takes pride in its role in making a difference in the lives of older people.

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