Bank Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant at a welcoming care home in Sydenham. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of older individuals by providing essential physical and emotional support. You'll be part of a family-owned care group known for its high standards and dedication to staff wellbeing. Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including holiday pay, funded qualifications, and a rewarding referral scheme. If you're caring, reliable, and ready to contribute to a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Free On-Site Parking

Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay

Annual Salary Review

Refer a Friend Scheme

Paid DBS Certificate

Funded Qualifications

Paid Uniform

Employee of the Month Reward

Team Appreciation Week

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is ideal but a caring approach is essential.
• Ability to assist with mealtimes and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes, personal care, and documentation.
• Engage in meaningful activities and promote independence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Documentation Skills

Education

Care Qualification

Job description

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As a Bank Care Assistant at our Peartree Care Home in Sydenham, London you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.85 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 0 Hour Contract
• You will be able to pick up shifts as and when available
• Shifts from 8am - 8pm/8pm - 8am between Monday - Sunday

About the role:

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people - become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.