Bank Care Assistant

Abbeyfield Living Society; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Southampton is seeking a Bank Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide personal and medical care to elderly residents while promoting their dignity and independence. Ideal candidates will be empathetic and sensitive, with a natural calling to care. No experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. A competitive pay rate of £13.31 per hour and numerous benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Natural calling to care for others.
• No experience necessary; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Support residents in maintaining their dignity and independence.
• Help develop and follow residents' care plans.
• Promote choice during meal times and other activities.

Skills

Empathy

Sensitivity

Ability to build relationships

Respect for dignity and independence

Job description

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

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.
• 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
• 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!