Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Organization: Barchester Healthcare (Sherwood Court Care Home) via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Sherwood Court Care Home, Sherwood Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA

Job Type: Bank / Casual (Flexible working, Days or Nights available)

Hourly Pay: £14.80 per hour

Application Closing Date: 29 August 2026

Job Introduction

Bring your dedication and warm-hearted compassion to a flexible, rewarding role where you can make every day special for our residents!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to recruit a caring and enthusiastic Bank Care Assistant at Sherwood Court Care Home in Preston.

Offering true schedule flexibility to provide cover as and when needed (such as for annual leave or sick leave), this is a wonderful opportunity to put your people skills to meaningful use with one of the UK's leading healthcare providers.

About the Role

As a Bank Care Assistant, you’ll help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive top-quality care and support. Key responsibilities include:

Daily Living Support: Assisting residents with daily routines, personal care, and food and drink intake.
Companionship & Connection: Providing genuine companionship, sharing great moments and memories, and ensuring residents receive dedicated one-to-one time.
Care Plan Delivery: Following personalized care plans to cater to each individual's physical, social, and emotional needs.

About You

We are looking for a people-person with a positive, can-do attitude who meets the following criteria:

Experience: Some previous experience of caring for older people is essential.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate warmly with residents, families, and colleagues.
Attributes: High levels of empathy, a warm-hearted approach, and a genuine passion for delivering the highest standard of person-centred care.

Why Join Barchester Healthcare?

Competitive hourly rate (£14.80 per hour) with true schedule flexibility
Comprehensive free training and ongoing professional development opportunities
A supportive, values-driven environment where your growth and contributions are taken seriously