Bank Care Assistant

Abbeyfield; Amersham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive induction

Life Assurance

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Menopause friendly accreditation

Medical cashback

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield in Amersham is seeking Bank Care Assistants to provide compassionate, person-centred care on an adhoc basis. You’ll help residents with daily activities and support their wellbeing in a warm home setting.

No prior experience is necessary as full training is provided; a natural calling to care and a commitment to residents’ dignity are valued highly.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided
• Empathetic and patient-centred approach
• Ability to build trusting relationships with residents

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, washing, dressing, eating and mobility
• Support residents in medical and social activities and interests
• Follow individual care plans and report changes to the team
• Be respectful of residents’ dignity, choices and independence
• Contribute to a warm, home-like environment for all residents

Job description

A purpose built care facility located in Amersham, Pratt House offers care and support to older people in a warm and welcoming setting. There is a spacious garden filled with beautiful flowers and ample seating, so residents can enjoy the fresh air and relax in the outdoors whilst catching up with family and friends. Essentially you will be joining a fantastic team, in a well supported home with great culture and core values.

Starting hourly pay rate: £13.35.

Please note this vacancy is for Bank Care Assistants. Shifts will be offered on an adhoc basis.

The Role Of Bank Care Assistant

• As one of our highly valued Bank Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your days as a Bank Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents care plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually
• Comprehensive induction
• Life Assurance
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of Care Assistants.

Don’t worry if you have no experience as a Care Assistant - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care. and you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.