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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Dalkeith, EH22 2AH Bank £15.40
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 6 October 2026
Eskbank Rail Station (0.9 miles away) Picardy Place (Edinburgh Trams) (6.5 miles away) Edinburgh Bus Station (6.5 miles away)

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

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you will help residents by ensuring they receive the high-quality care and support they deserve. This includes assisting with daily living tasks, providing companionship, and sharing memorable moments. Your role will be fulfilling as you bring dedication and compassion to a dynamic environment. Each day presents a new opportunity to make a meaningful impact, from supporting residents with their meals to ensuring they have personalized time. Your experience caring for older individuals, positive approach, and strong communication skills are needed, along with empathy and compassion. In return, Barchester offers competitive pay and extensive learning and development opportunities to support your career growth. This bank position operates on a flexible schedule to cover shifts as needed, providing a diverse and rewarding work experience.

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 provider of care services, operating across the UK with a focus on high-quality care and support for its residents. With a strong commitment to professional development, Barchester ensures that all employees are equipped with the necessary training and education required to thrive in their roles. They value a compassionate and dedicated workforce that delivers care meeting the highest standards, mirroring the expectations one would hold for their own loved ones. Barchester aims to create a nurturing and professional environment where both residents and staff feel valued and supported, offering a rewarding workplace that prioritizes personal and career development. Emphasizing flexibility and learning opportunities, Barchester seeks to grow its talent pool and maintain its reputation as a top healthcare provider in the UK.

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