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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Croydon, CR0 5PH Bank £15.35
Posted 27 July 2026 Closing date 25 September 2026
East Croydon Rail Station (0.5 miles away) Sandilands Tram Stop (0.1 miles away) Victoria Station (8.9 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 all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As 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.

Main duties of the job

This role entails being a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, where you'll contribute to residents' quality of life by ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. The responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating meaningful moments. The role is flexible, part-time, and requires a compassionate approach. You'll support residents with food, drink, and tailored care plans, providing one-on-one time with them. Experience with elderly care, excellent communication skills, and a can-do attitude are necessary. Barchester offers flexible work hours and free learning 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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for offering high-quality care services across its various care homes. The company values personal growth and provides numerous learning and development opportunities for its employees. Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional care that ensures each resident enjoys a fulfilling experience. They emphasize flexibility and support their staff with comprehensive training programs to thrive in their roles. Barchester Healthcare aims to offer the quality care that one would expect for their loved ones, creating a rewarding working environment.

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