Bank Care Assistant

Abbeyfield Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbeyfield Group is seeking a Care Assistant for a bank position in Coventry. As a member of our dedicated team, you will support elderly residents with their care needs and help create a home-like environment. No prior experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided. If you are compassionate and committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

31 days paid leave pro rata

Competitive pay benchmarked with employed staff

Mandatory training provided

Qualifications

• Sensitivity and empathy essential for Care Assistant role.
• Willingness to learn through provided training.
• Natural calling to care and passion for supporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, washing, dressing, and eating.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Develop residents' Care Plans, considering specialist support needs.

Skills

Empathy

Sensitivity

Relationship-building

Job description

240 Bredon Ave, Binley, Coventry CV3 2FD, UK

Job Description

Posted Thursday 22 May 2025 at 23:00

For over 60 years, Abbeyfield has been a charity that provides housing and care for elderly people across the UK.

Best of all, we’re a charity, meaning that the interests of our valued staff and residents sit at the heart of what we do, not shareholders.

Role:Care Assistant - Bank
Location:Phil Mead House, 240 Bredon Ave, Binley, Coventry CV3 2FD
Pay:£13.31p/h

The Role of Care Assistant - This is a casual (bank) position.

• As a Care Assistant; you will be asked to work when required, and will have the choice as to whether or not to accept any work that we offer you.
• As one of our highly valued relief 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 Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding by assisting residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home andbe respectful of residents’ choices; theirdignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
• In line with your casual (bank) worker assignment agreement, we offer competitive pay that is benchmarked regularly, and in line with those of our employed staff in similar roles.
• And depending on how many hours you work, you will accrue leave at an equivalent rate of 31days paid leave in a full calendar year, inclusive of bank/public holidays (pro rata).
• To carry out this role, you will be provided with mandatory training to get you started, as part of a comprehensive induction. To work for us in future assignments, you will be expected to keep your mandatory training up to date.

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 - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care. andyou'll be passionate and committed to providingexceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.

240 Bredon Ave, Binley, Coventry CV3 2FD, UK