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Care Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Workington, CA14 3NE Bank £14.80
Posted 7 July 2026 Closing date 5 September 2026
Workington Rail Station (1 mile away) Murthwaite (Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway) (19.1 miles away) Stance 3 (26.6 miles away)

Job summary

Our home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now's the perfect time to join our growing team.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.

Main duties of the job

Our home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now's the perfect time to join our growing team. 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. 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.

Job description

Our home is getting a fresh new look! With stunning refurbishments underway, now's the perfect time to join our growing team.

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents. With a focus on personal growth and development, Barchester Healthcare offers a range of learning opportunities to its staff. The company values dedication, compassion, and a can-do approach, and it seeks team members who share these qualities. As one of the UK's foremost healthcare organizations, Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on delivering the quality care that residents deserve. The organization is continually expanding and offers a variety of roles to individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a care home setting. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to fostering an environment where both residents and staff can thrive. The company's commitment to excellence makes it a rewarding place to work for those interested in advancing their careers in the healthcare sector.

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