Bank Care Assistant

Abbeyfield Living; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living is seeking a Bank Care Assistant for their Southampton facility. The role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate care to elderly residents, engaging them in activities and supporting their daily needs. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive induction

Life Assurance

Pay progression based on skills

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Sensitive and caring disposition.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Commitment to improving residents' quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, and meal support.
• Support residents in following their social interests and engage in activities.
• Contribute to developing care plans and respect residents' choices and dignity.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

No specific formal education required

Job description

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This range is provided by Abbeyfield. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Speedwell Court is a beautiful, purpose built home that provides an exclusive setting and high quality residential and Dementia care to its elderly residents. Staff are committed to looking after the health and wellbeing of residents. This includes providing a range of activities to get involved with, serving delicious, nutritious meals and providing a high standard of care and support to residents.

The Role

This role is for a bank contract, offering shifts on an adhoc basis. This will still require you to work the same set shift times offered by the home, but you can pick up shifts on a casual basis.

As one of our highly valued Bank Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery. You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests. You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.

Your time as a Bank Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. Typical tasks that you may assist with are -

• Assisting residents with washing and dressing and getting ready for the day.
• You will help residents with meal times including, eating and drinking - always promoting choice.
• Providing support to residents in getting around and being as able as possible.
• You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence, always.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents care plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

Hourly pay rate: £13.31 .

At Speedwell Court, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• Comprehensive induction
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Access to obtain a "Blue Light Card", offering discounts in various locations.
  
  

About You

Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others?

Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference?

If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Speedwell Court! Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of Bank Care Assistants.

Don’t worry if you have no experience - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

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