BANK Care Assistant Nights

Greensleeves Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care charity in the United Kingdom is looking for a Care Assistant to provide support and care to elderly residents in care homes. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and promoting the residents’ dignity and independence. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of resident needs and confidentiality. The position offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package, including a pension scheme and opportunities for free learning and development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 6%

2 x Salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free learning and development opportunities

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Understanding the needs of residents.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality.
• Experience of providing care (Desirable).
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights.
• Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, bathe and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities.

Skills

Understanding the needs of residents

Importance of confidentiality

Education

Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24‑hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

Asa Care Assistant, you will:

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice
• Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, bathe and use the toilet
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene, e.g. incontinence
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care – Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility

To apply, you will need:

• Understanding the needs of residents
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of a first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere and not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.