Bank Healthcare Assistant

Serencroft; Romford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus – up to £200!

Blue Light Card Eligibility

Employee of the quarter - tickets/vou­

NVQ opportunities

Job summary

Serencroft Care Homes is seeking a Bank Health Care Assistant to support residents at Gable Court, Romford. You will provide personal care, assist with daily living activities and help maintain safety standards on a flexible bank basis.

The role offers varied shifts, training, and progression opportunities within a multi-site care group. DBS check may be required; a caring, patient approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar care setting is desirable but not essential.
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach to supporting residents.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Good communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to work flexibly across a range of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and continence care, in a dignified and person-centred way.
• Assist residents with mobility, using appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment.
• Support residents at mealtimes, including assistance with eating and drinking where needed.
• Monitor and report any changes in residents' health, wellbeing or behaviour to senior staff promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records in line with home procedures.
• Support residents to take part in social and recreational activities.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and choice in all aspects of their care.
• Work flexibly across shifts as required, covering absence and additional demand within the home.

Skills

Caring

Communication skills

Flexible working

Job description

• Role: Bank Healthcare Assistant

Location: Gable Court, Romford, RM6 4AZ

Hours: Various hours available on a Bank basis (flexible, as required)

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Bank (zero hours)

About Us

Serencroft Care Homes is an independent care provider operating five residential and nursing homes across England, including Gable Court in Romford. We are CQC-regulated and B Corp certified, and we work in partnership with NHS commissioners and local universities to provide high-quality, person-centred care. We're looking for a creative, enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to help plan and deliver engaging activities for the residents and staff who call Gable Court home.

Role Overview

As a Bank Health Care Assistant, you'll provide personal care and support to residents at Gable Court on a flexible, as-required basis. You'll help residents with daily living activities, support their physical and emotional wellbeing, and help ensure the home meets health and safety standards — playing an important behind‑scenes role in the comfort and wellbeing of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and continence care, in a dignified and person-centred way
• Assist residents with mobility, using appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment
• Support residents at mealtimes, including assistance with eating and drinking where needed
• Monitor and report any changes in residents' health, wellbeing or behaviour to senior staff promptly
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records in line with home procedures
• Support residents to take part in social and recreational activities
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and choice in all aspects of their care
• Work flexibly across shifts as required, covering absence and additional demand within the home

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar care setting is desirable but not essential
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach to supporting residents
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Good communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude
• Willingness to work flexibly across a range of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, at short notice

What We Offer

• A varied, hands-on role within a supportive, values-led care home team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities within a multi-site care group
• Full induction
• Potential to take up NVQ once successfully completing probation period.
• A supportive value led team environment
• Refer a Friend bonus – up to £200!
• Blue Light Card Eligibility
• Employee of the quarter - opportunity to potentially win tickets to sporting events or purchasing vouchers for amazing brands and so much more!

Job Summary

• Location: Gable Court, Romford, RM6 4AZ
• Role: Bank Healthcare Assistant
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Hours: Various hours available on a Bank basis (flexible, as required)
• Posted: 14 Sep 2026