Bank Care Assistant

Bloomcare Group; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

NVQ training

Free DBS

28 days annual leave

Food on shift

Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Shawside Care Village, part of Bloomcare, is recruiting Bank Care Assistants to support a modern EMI-focused care home in Oldham. You will join a compassionate team delivering person-centred care to residents with dementia, building trust with families and staff.

Role offers flexible day/night shifts in a bank contract, with a pay rate of £12.80 per hour. Training, DBS, annual leave, and perks support a rewarding, stable caring career.

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia/ EMI settings is highly desirable.
• Ability to provide person-centred care with dignity and independence.
• Comfort with supporting residents who may display challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care and cover as part of the bank team.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Support residents with dementia to promote comfort and wellbeing.
• Be reliable and adaptable in a flexible shift pattern.

Skills

Compassionate care

Dementia care experience

Reliability

Adaptability

People skills

Job description

Bank Care Assistant – Shawside Care Village

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Bank Care Assistants to join Shawside Care Village, part of the Bloomcare family!

Shawside Care Village is a modern, purpose-built care home nestled in the beautiful Oldham suburb of Shaw. At Bloomcare, our values define us and shape everything that we do. They allow us to create an environment where our residents receive exceptional care and our colleagues can build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for compassionate and experienced Care Assistants to join our bank team, with a particular focus on candidates who have experience supporting people living with dementia and/or working within an EMI unit

You will have a genuine understanding of the needs of people living with dementia and be confident in providing person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Experience of working within a dementia or EMI setting is highly desirable, and we are particularly interested in individuals who are confident supporting residents who may display behaviours that challenge, experience confusion or require additional reassurance and support.

As a Bank Care Assistant, you will play an important role in providing continuity of care and stepping in to support our dedicated teams when additional cover is required. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, adaptable and able to quickly build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

If you are passionate about dementia care and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people, we would love to hear from you!

Hours & Pay

• Bank contract – flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Day shifts: 8am – 8pm
• Night shifts: 8pm – 8am
• £12.80 per hour

Benefits & Rewards

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development
• Access to paid NVQ training
• Free DBS*
• 28 days annual leave
• Food provided while on shift
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme with payment of up to £1,000*
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Team Shawside and make a real difference to the lives of our residents, particularly those living with dementia.

Bloomcare values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. We are committed to recruiting people who share our values and are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

*Bloomcare is not able to accept applications from candidates who are living and working abroad. We are not currently accepting external sponsorship applications.