Bank Care Assistant

PRIMELIFE LTD; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Lutterworth seeks dedicated individuals for the role of Bank Care Assistant. This position offers a great work-life balance with varying shift patterns throughout the week. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living tasks, providing companionship, and maintaining accurate records. Training is provided, making this a great opportunity for both experienced candidates and those new to care. Competitive hourly rates are offered, along with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hourly pay between £12.45 to £12.80

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference.
• Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is desirable.
• Understanding of dementia is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Supporting residents to dine and maintain nutrition.
• Encouraging safe mobilization with mobility aids.
• Providing companionship and social outing support.
• Maintaining accurate written records.
• Engaging with other care professionals.
• Assisting family members with enquiries.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Understanding of dementia

Job description

Overview

Benefits of becoming our Bank Care Assistant: this role offers great work life balance, with shift patterns offered across a 7-day working week between the hours of 8am and 8pm, or 8pm and 8am. The role is based at Lutterworth Country House, in the heart of Bitteswell near Lutterworth, serving residents with age related, physical and mental health conditions.

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Bank Care Assistant. At present, we have several vacancies available and are keen to meet with candidates as soon as possible for interviews.

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Prime Life offer free transport links for applicants living within Leicester, with daily transport running from our central location to the home in time.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with their personal hygiene and dressing for the day, or retiring to bed for the evening
• Supporting residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration
• Encouraging residents to mobilise safely around the home, with the support of mobility aids and specialist equipment
• Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
• Being a part of a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with other care professionals, as and when required, to promote the health and well-being of our residents
• Welcoming family members to the home and assisting with enquiries

What we're looking for / Qualifications

• A genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents
• Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided
• Residents live with age related conditions, life-limiting health conditions and physical disabilities; candidates should be patient, understanding and respectful of individual abilities
• Having an understanding of dementia is beneficial due to the number of residents living with dementia

Additional Information

Shift patterns are offered across a 7-day working week between the hours of 8am and 8pm, or 8pm and 8am. Benefits include:

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate