Bank Care Assistant

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care facility as a Bank Care Assistant, providing compassionate support to residents in a nurturing environment. You will perform essential tasks such as personal care and medication administration, contributing to their wellbeing. Ideal candidates should be empathetic and possess experience in care settings, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but experience preferred.
• Empathetic approach to vulnerable individuals.
• Compassionate and respectful demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents in everyday lives and personal care.
• Assisting with medication administration and meal preparation.
• Engaging residents in activities to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Experience in a care setting

Job description

The Bank Care Assistant role at Acacia Care Centre in South Norwood, London is a great opportunity to work in a 62-bedded Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home that is rated 'Good' by the CQC and has a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care to residents, covering annual leave and sickness absences. Aria Care offers a supportive and nurturing environment with benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the residents in their everyday lives, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. This includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, and engaging residents in activities to promote their wellbeing. You will work closely with the nursing and care team to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the residents.

About us

Acacia Care Centre is a 62-bedded Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD in South Norwood, London. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality care. Aria Care, the parent company, is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• 62 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Bank Role covering Annual Leave and Sickness

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care setting and a compassionate and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable individuals would be advantageous.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.