Bank Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Speedwell Court, part of Abbeyfield Group, is seeking a Bank Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support to elderly residents. This role involves assisting with personal and medical needs, fostering residents' independence, and contributing to their care plans in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay reviewed annually

Life Assurance

Pay progression based on skills

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in personal and medical care preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Support residents during meal times and promote choice.
• Contribute to developing residents' care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Teamwork

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 ad hoc basis. You will work the same set shift times offered by the home and can pick up shifts on a casual basis.

As a valued Bank Care Assistant, 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 supporting social interests. You’ll build bonds with residents and provide professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.

Your role will be varied, interesting, and rewarding. Typical tasks include:

• Assisting residents with washing, dressing, and preparing for the day.
• Helping residents during meal times, including eating and drinking, always promoting choice.
• Supporting residents in getting around and maintaining as much independence as possible.
• Respecting residents’ choices, dignity, and independence.
• Contributing to developing residents' care plans, including awareness of any specialist support needs.

Hourly pay rate: £13.31

At Speedwell Court, we are committed to rewarding our staff. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay, reviewed annually.
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme for expenses like dental and opticians
• Access to discounts via the