Bank Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing high-quality care in a supportive and fun environment. As a Bank Care Assistant, you'll be part of a compassionate team that enriches the lives of residents at Allanbank Care Home. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact. Enjoy a range of benefits, including occupational sick pay, financial wellbeing support, and a contributory pension plan. If you have a genuine passion for caring for others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Occupational Sick Pay

Confidential 24/7 Employee Advice Service

Wellbeing Resources

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional Compensation for Overtime

Financial Wellbeing Support

Exclusive Discounts

Contributory Pension Plan

Life Assurance

20 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; training and support will be provided.
• Genuine care and respect for older people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, personalized care in line with individual care plans.
• Engage residents in leisure and social activities.
• Be kind and supportive to residents, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Good Communication Skills

Flexibility

Genuine Care for Older People

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Requisition: 219790

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

Role: Bank Care Assistant

Location: Allanbank Care Home, Bankend Road, Dumfries

Hourly Rate: £12.60

Hours: As and when required

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team.

94% of our employees told us in a recent staff survey that they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work.

There are loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it, and daily job satisfaction at Allanbank, regardless of role.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes, and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Allanbank is special, and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Our Commitment to Our People

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people, and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. We provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

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

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• 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
• Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities, including a Team Leader Development programme
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

About the Role: Care Assistant

• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality, personalized care in line with individual care plans
• Engage residents in leisure and social activities
• Be kind and supportive to residents, their families, and colleagues

Skills & Qualifications

• Teamwork and a positive attitude
• No experience necessary; training and support will be provided
• Good communication skills and flexibility
• Genuine care and respect for older people

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 219790

We are only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

We may withdraw this advertisement at any time, so please apply early.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment. We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. A PVG check will be required for successful applicants, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.