Bank Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring community in Gateshead seeks Bank Care Assistants to support older residents, promoting their wellbeing through daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature, good communication skills, and be flexible with shift availability. Full training is provided, ensuring you feel confident in supporting residents with dignity and joy.

Benefits

Paid training hours

Company-paid Enhanced DBS check

Free uniforms

Subsidised meals

Health Assured Employee Support Scheme

Free Wi-Fi

£500 refer-a-friend scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• A kind, respectful, and patient approach is needed.
• Must be authorised to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, individualised personal care.
• Support residents with daily activities and hobbies.
• Encourage wellbeing through conversation and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high standards of care.
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Work across a range of shifts, including days and nights.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills in English

Flexible shift availability

Patience

Job description

Bank Care Assistant – £12.77-£12.97 per hour + Benefits – Gateshead, NE11 9SZ

The Role

Do you have a caring nature and a genuine desire to make a difference? Can you bring warmth, patience, and respect to every interaction?

We are looking for Bank Care Assistants to join our CQC Outstanding rated residential care service in Whickham. You’ll work flexibly to cover holidays, sickness, and other staff absences, supporting older residents, some of whom live with dementia. This role does not offer sponsorship.

No two days are the same – you might be helping someone with their morning routine, supporting a resident to enjoy an arts and crafts session, or accompanying them to a social event. We’ll give you full training and ongoing support so you can feel confident in your role.

If you share our values and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents, apply today – we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide respectful, individualised personal care
• Support residents with daily activities and hobbies, from gardening to musical evenings
• Encourage wellbeing through conversation, companionship, and engagement
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high standards of care
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate records
• Work across a range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays

The Company

The Manor House Whickham is more than just a care home — it is a welcoming community where residents are treated as individuals. We focus on respect, kindness, and genuine connection, ensuring our residents live with dignity and joy.

Benefits:

• Wages paid every 4 weeks
• Paid training hours and ongoing development
• Company-paid Enhanced DBS check
• Free uniforms
• Subsidised meals, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and juice
• Health Assured Employee Support Scheme (Care First)
• Free Wi-Fi in the staff room
• £500 refer-a-friend scheme (conditions apply)
• Blue Light Card paid for by the company
• On-site parking

The Person

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential
• A kind, respectful, and patient approach
• Able to work flexible shifts, including unsociable hours
• Good communication skills in English
• Must be authorised to work in the UK