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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Knaresborough, HG5 8LS Bank £15.92
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 October 2026
Knaresborough Rail Station (1.1 miles away) Bolton Abbey (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) (18.0 miles away) Bus Stn Stand 4 (3.0 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. In return we'll provide

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll enjoy a casual, part-time role that offers flexible working. Your main responsibility will be to help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they deserve. Duties will include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and sharing memorable moments with residents. This role will allow you to bring your dedication and compassion into a fulfilling and varied working environment. You will be expected to support residents with meals and drinks, follow care plans, and ensure residents receive one-on-one time. Join us if you have experience caring for older people and have a can-do attitude along with excellent communication skills. Above all, you must have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care. In return, we provide the training you need to succeed, along with competitive pay and a flexible schedule.

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 UK-based healthcare provider specializing in delivering high-quality care services. The company operates a wide range of care homes and healthcare facilities across the country. Since its inception, Barchester has been committed to providing personalized and compassionate care tailored to each resident's needs. The organization prides itself on maintaining excellent standards and a strong focus on the well-being of residents. Their services are delivered by highly skilled and dedicated teams who are trained to provide a safe and nurturing environment for patients. Barchester Healthcare values flexibility and development opportunities for its staff, striving to create a rewarding work environment. This focus ensures that employees can grow their careers while providing exceptional care to residents.

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