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Night Care Assistant - Bank

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne, PE10 9UQ £15 a year Bank Posted 21 August 2026 Apply by 20 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Role description

Job summary

Pay rate advertised includes bank enhancement. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a 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 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 Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communicati

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working hours. As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will assist residents in enjoying each day by ensuring they receive the quality care and support they need. Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring one-to-one time with residents. You could be involved in various tasks such as assisting with meals, supporting residents' care plans, and creating memorable moments. To qualify, you need experience caring for older individuals, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills. Empathy, compassion, and a warm-hearted approach are essential. In return, Barchester offers competitive pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and other sector-leading benefits and rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, operating care homes across the UK. The company focuses on delivering high-quality care to residents, ensuring they receive the support and attention they deserve. Barchester is dedicated to creating a positive and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff. The organisation values dedication, compassion, and empathy, providing employees with opportunities for growth and career development. Barchester offers a supportive workplace with extensive training and development programs, ensuring staff are well-equipped to deliver exceptional care. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including wellbeing support and a range of discounts and rewards.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1540128198

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9UQ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Pay rate advertised includes bank enhancement

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a 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 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 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 PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy, a can-do approach, and compassion.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9UQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

Last verified against our ingestion on 24 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.