Care Assistant – Bank – Care Home | London
Employer: Barchester Healthcare
Job Title: Care Assistant – Bank – Care Home
Location: Southgate, London, N14 5QR, United Kingdom
Salary: £15.47 per hour
Contract: Bank
Working Pattern: Flexible working / Casual / Part-time
Date Posted: 21 August 2026
Closing Date: 20 October 2026
Reference: 1540117049
Job Overview
Barchester Healthcare is recruiting a Bank Care Assistant to join its care home team in Southgate, London.
This is a flexible, casual role supporting older people with their daily activities, personal care needs, meals, companionship and emotional wellbeing.
The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents while developing your skills and gaining further experience in the care sector.
As a Bank Care Assistant, your working hours and days will vary because the role provides cover when required, including annual leave and sickness absence.
Key Responsibilities
As a Bank Care Assistant, your duties may include:
- Supporting residents with their daily living activities.
- Providing high-quality care and personal support.
- Assisting residents with food and drinks.
- Following individual care plans.
- Providing companionship and emotional support.
- Spending one-to-one time with residents.
- Helping residents enjoy meaningful daily activities.
- Supporting residents’ wellbeing and independence.
- Communicating effectively with residents and colleagues.
- Maintaining a compassionate and respectful approach to care.
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Experience caring for older people.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A compassionate and empathetic approach.
- A positive, can-do attitude.
- A genuine desire to support and care for others.
- The ability to provide a high standard of care.
Barchester Healthcare states that training and development opportunities will be provided to help successful candidates thrive in the role.
Training & Development
The employer offers learning and development opportunities designed to help employees build their skills and progress in their careers.
This can make the role suitable for experienced care workers looking for flexible work while continuing to develop professionally.
Flexible Bank Working
This is a Bank position, meaning the hours and days worked will vary depending on the care home’s staffing requirements.
You may be required to provide cover for circumstances such as:
- Annual leave
- Sickness absence
- Other staffing requirements
This flexibility can suit candidates looking for casual or part-time care work.
Salary & Employment Details
Salary: £15.47 per hour
Contract: Bank
Working Pattern: Flexible working
Location: Southgate, London
Postcode: N14 5QR
Closing Date: 20 October 2026
Qualifications & Essential Experience
Essential
- Experience caring for older people.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic nature.
About Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is a UK provider of care services for older adults, operating care homes across the country.
The organisation focuses on personalised and compassionate care while providing employees with opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
Applicants should carefully check the official vacancy requirements and eligibility before submitting an application.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly through the official NHS Jobs application page.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 OCTOBER 2026
Apply for Care Assistant – Bank – Care Home
Official application:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-9116/ats-direct-apply
Employer Website
Barchester Healthcare:
https://www.barchester.com/
Recruitment Contact
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Email: Recruitment@barchester.com
Important Notice
This vacancy information has been arranged from the original NHS Jobs listing. Candidates should verify the latest vacancy details, eligibility requirements, working arrangements and application deadline on the official application page before applying.