Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Bank – Care Home

Company: NHS Jobs
Employer: Barchester Care Home
Job Title: Care Assistant – Bank – Care Home
Location: Forest Gate, E7 9HY
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Job Type: Contract / Bank
Hours: Flexible, part-time / as required
Posted: 8 August 2026
Closing Date: 10 August 2026

About the Role

Are you caring, compassionate and passionate about supporting older people?

This Bank Care Assistant position offers flexible working while giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily lives.

Working within a Barchester care home, you’ll help residents receive the quality care, companionship and support they deserve.

Every day can be different, with responsibilities including:

• Supporting residents with daily living activities
• Helping residents with food and drinks
• Following individual care plans
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Spending meaningful one-to-one time with residents
• Helping residents enjoy their day and maintain their independence
• Supporting a high standard of care across the home

About You

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• Some experience caring for older people
• A compassionate and empathetic approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive, can-do attitude
• The ability to work effectively as part of a care team
• A genuine commitment to providing high-quality care and support

Your experience and people skills will be valued, while training and development opportunities are available to help you grow in the role.

Flexible Bank Working

This is a Bank position, meaning you will provide cover when required, including periods of annual leave or staff sickness.

Your working days and hours can therefore vary, making this opportunity suitable for applicants looking for flexible care work.

Rewards & Benefits

Successful applicants can benefit from:

• £14.80 per hour
• Flexible bank working
• Free learning and development opportunities
• Training and support
• Opportunities to develop your care career
• Meaningful work supporting older people

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to use your caring and communication skills in a rewarding environment where your work can have a direct impact on residents’ quality of life.

If you are compassionate, reliable and have experience caring for older people, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career in social care.

Application Deadline

10 August 2026

The closing date is approaching, so interested applicants should review the requirements and apply as soon as possible.

How to Apply

Apply through the official NHS Jobs/Work Hub listing.

Important: This vacancy is a Bank role and the advertised working pattern is flexible. Applicants should review the official vacancy details carefully before applying.

Job Summary

Apply Now: Don’t miss the opportunity to join a care environment where your compassion and people skills can make a genuine difference.