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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Shrewsbury, SY3 8PP Bank £14.31
Posted 5 August 2026 Closing date 4 October 2026
Shrewsbury Rail Station (0.8 miles away) Welshpool Raven Square Station (W&LLR) (16.8 miles away) Gains Park Way Shelter (1.7 miles away)

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.

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role that provides flexible working times. As a Bank Care Assistant at Barchester care homes, the primary responsibility is to ensure that residents receive the quality care and support they deserve each day. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and creating memorable moments. The role promises varied and rewarding tasks, such as supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, and ensuring residents have dedicated one-to-one time. A successful candidate will bring dedication and compassion, with experience in caring for older people being essential. Offers true flexibility and opportunities for personal development.

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 provider of care homes across the UK, committed to delivering the highest standards of care for all its residents. The organisation values dedication, compassion, and the personal growth of its employees, providing them a flexible and supportive working environment. Barchester Healthcare ensures that all employees are properly trained and have ample opportunities for learning and development. The company is dedicated to maintaining a fulfilling work environment, ensuring the well-being of its workforce as they provide quality care and support to residents. Working for Barchester Healthcare offers the chance to be part of a reputable provider trusted by many.

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