Barchester Healthcare is recruiting a Bank Care Assistant to support its well-established care home on Queensferry Road, Edinburgh (EH4 8DU). This flexible, bank role is ideal for experienced care professionals seeking adaptable working hours while maintaining high standards of person-centred care within a reputable UK care provider.
To succeed in this role, you will have some experience supporting older people and a positive, can-do attitude. You will play a key role in assisting residents with daily living activities, promoting dignity, comfort, and wellbeing at all times. Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a care team are essential.
Barchester Healthcare values empathy, compassion, and professionalism. Your warm, respectful approach will help create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, families, and colleagues alike. In return, you will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, enabling you to thrive and further develop your skills within the care sector.
Position: Bank Care Assistant
Job Type: Bank
Salary: £14.55 per hour
Location: Edinburgh
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGE
As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Application Process
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Application Deadline
February 13th, 2026