Bank Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Chester; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Chester is seeking a Bank Care Assistant offering £12.60 per hour. The role includes supporting residents with personalised care and engaging in social activities. Ideal candidates will be caring, enthusiastic, and possess good communication skills. Training is provided, and benefits include occupational sick pay after 12 months, annual leave, and more.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Training and internal career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; training and support will be provided.
• Genuine regard for older people, with respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to enrich residents’ lives.
• Provide personalised care to residents.
• Facilitate leisure and social activities.
• Be kind and supportive to residents and their families.

Skills

Team work

Good communication skills

Caring attitude

Flexible approach

Job description

Overview

Bank Care Assistant – £12.60 per hour. Hours as and when required. Requisition: 224134.

Proud to be not-for-profit, Sanctuary Care provides high quality care homes where residents are looked after with dignity and respect. We aim to enrich the lives of residents, their loved ones and our dedicated staff.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes. The team at Upton Dene is special and Sanctuary Care is looking for special people to join us.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we provide a package that includes support for your mind and body, financial wellbeing and job satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• First and foremost – work together as a team to enrich residents’ lives, supporting colleagues and having fun in the process.
• Provide the highest quality of personalised care to residents in line with their individual care plans.
• Facilitate leisure and social activities as an important part of the day.
• Be kind and supportive to residents, their families and colleagues in every interaction.

What skills do I need?

• Team work – a happy team supports happy residents and a happy home.
• Experience is not essential; training and support will be provided. Being caring, enthusiastic and energetic is important.
• Good communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Kindness and a genuine regard for older people, with respect and dignity for all.

Benefits

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for contracted hours and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (medical and legal)
• Wellbeing resources via employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Overtime compensation
• Access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts via e-hub platform
• Contributory pension plan and life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Training and internal career opportunities, including a Team Leader Development programme
• Access to inclusive staff networks
• Loyalty recognition for 12 months’ service
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to criteria)

Are you our next Care Assistant?

• We work as a team to enrich residents’ lives and support each other.
• Deliver the highest quality care aligned with individual care plans.
• Support leisure and social activities for residents.
• Be kind and supportive to residents, their families and colleagues.

Other details

• We are only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
• Internal applicants should use their internal careers account to submit applications.
• We may withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early.
• We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments during the application process as part of Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

Job Reference: 224134

Building Equality and Diversity: Sanctuary Group welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and fosters an inclusive environment for employees and customers. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful applicants, which Sanctuary will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.