Night Care Assistant – Bank | Barchester Healthcare | £14.80 Per Hour | Huntingdon
UK-Based Applicants Only
Are you looking for a flexible care job in the UK? Barchester Healthcare is recruiting for a Night Care Assistant – Bank position in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, offering £14.80 per hour with flexible working.
This is a casual, part-time bank role suitable for candidates who have experience caring for older people and want flexible working opportunities within a professional care-home environment.
Important: The advertised hourly rate of £14.80 includes the 12.07% bank worker enhancement.
Job Overview
Job Title: Night Care Assistant – Bank
Employer: Barchester Healthcare
Location: Huntingdon, PE29 7AF, United Kingdom
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Contract: Bank
Working Pattern: Flexible working
Employment Type: Casual / Part-time
Date Posted: 29 August 2026
Closing Date: 27 October 2026
Reference Number: 1542981093
About the Night Care Assistant Role
As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play an important role in helping residents receive the care, support and companionship they need.
The position involves supporting residents with their daily living needs while helping them maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life.
Because this is a bank position, the role provides flexible working, making it potentially suitable for applicants looking for casual or part-time care work.
Your responsibilities may vary from shift to shift. You could assist residents with food and drinks, follow individual care plans, provide companionship and spend meaningful one-to-one time with residents.
Key Responsibilities
As a Night Care Assistant, your duties may include:
- Supporting residents with their daily living activities.
- Providing compassionate and person-centred care.
- Helping residents with food and drinks.
- Following individual care plans and instructions.
- Providing companionship and emotional support.
- Spending meaningful one-to-one time with residents.
- Helping residents enjoy a safe and comfortable environment.
- Supporting residents while maintaining their dignity and independence.
- Building positive relationships with residents.
- Communicating effectively with colleagues and other members of the care team.
- Maintaining high standards of care and support.
- Bringing empathy, patience and compassion to every interaction.
What Barchester Healthcare Is Looking For
To join Barchester Healthcare as a Care Assistant, applicants should have experience caring for older people.
The employer is looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
- Experience caring for older people.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude.
- Empathy and understanding.
- A warm-hearted approach.
- Compassion for residents.
- Dedication to delivering high-quality care.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
You should be committed to treating residents with respect and providing care to a high standard.
Essential Requirements
The person specification identifies the following as essential:
- Experience in caring for older people.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A can-do approach.
- Empathy.
- Compassion.
- Dedication to delivering high standards of care and support.
Training and Development
Previous care experience is required for the role, but Barchester Healthcare states that it will provide the training needed to help successful employees thrive in their position.
This means the role can also provide an opportunity to further develop your skills and experience within the care sector.
Salary and Pay Information
The advertised rate is:
£14.80 per hour
Important: Barchester Healthcare states that the advertised rate includes a 12.07% bank worker enhancement.
Applicants should carefully consider the pay information and the bank nature of the position before applying.
Benefits and Rewards
Barchester Healthcare states that employees can receive a range of benefits and rewards, including:
- Free training and development for all roles.
- Access to wellbeing and support tools.
- Retail discounts and savings.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Employee of the Month rewards.
- Long Service Awards.
- Additional employee benefits and rewards.
Working Pattern
This is a:
Bank / Casual / Part-Time Role
The position offers flexible working, which may be useful for applicants who prefer casual shifts rather than a fixed full-time working pattern.
Location
Barchester Healthcare
Huntingdon
PE29 7AF
United Kingdom
Who Is This Job Suitable For?
This vacancy may be suitable for applicants who:
- Have previous experience caring for older people.
- Are looking for flexible care work.
- Want a bank or casual position.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Enjoy supporting and communicating with older people.
- Can demonstrate empathy and compassion.
- Want to develop their career in the care sector.
- Can work to high standards of care.
Career Development Opportunity
Working as a Care Assistant can provide valuable experience for individuals looking to build a longer-term career in health and social care.
The role provides practical experience in areas such as:
- Person-centred care.
- Supporting older people.
- Communication.
- Following care plans.
- Daily living support.
- Teamwork.
- Compassionate care.
- Resident wellbeing.
Barchester Healthcare also states that it provides training and development opportunities for its employees.
Important Application Information
The closing date for this vacancy is:
27 October 2026
Candidates interested in the position should review the full vacancy information and ensure they meet the stated requirements before submitting an application.
Employer
Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare provides care services for older people through its care homes and focuses on providing high-quality care and support to residents.
Job Reference
1542981093
Application
Interested candidates can apply through the official NHS Jobs vacancy page.
Application deadline: 27 October 2026
Official Job Listing:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-9431
Employer Website
Barchester Healthcare’s official website:
https://www.barchester.com/
Important Notice
Job details, salary, eligibility requirements, working arrangements and closing dates can change. Applicants should always check the official vacancy listing before applying.
This vacancy is a bank/flexible role, and the advertised £14.80 hourly rate includes the 12.07% bank worker enhancement.