Care Assistant - Bank

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; March; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant for a Bank position at their Wendreth Court location in March. You'll provide high-quality care to individuals, assisting with daily activities and engaging in meaningful interactions. This role, although challenging, is incredibly rewarding, and full training is available for candidates eager to enhance their skills and provide compassionate support.

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care desirable but not essential.
• Caring and empathetic nature essential.
• Willingness to undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred care to individuals living with dementia.
• Assist with daily activities such as personal care and medication support.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities to enhance their quality of life.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Job description

Care Assistant – Bank

Location: Glenholme Wendreth Court, March, PE15 8QT

Pay Rate: £12.89 per hour*

Do you have a big smile? That can make a person's face light up.

Do you have great listening skills? To listen to a lifetime's worth of stories.

Can you think on your feet? Each day is varied. It helps to be light on your feet as often our residents enjoy a dance.

Do you have patience and a sense of humour? Working as a care assistant isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.

If you have answered yes to these questions, Thimbleby Court in Horncastle, led by Hazel Whittaker would love to meet you. Press apply today!

Being a care assistant means you need to be adaptable, and personable but ultimately put others first.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality person-centred care to individuals living with dementia.
• Assist with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication support.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities to enhance their quality of life.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to clients and their families.
• Monitor and report any changes in health and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the best possible care.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience in dementia care is desirable but not essential – full training provided.
• A caring and empathetic nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to undergo training and continuous professional development.
• As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

To find out more about joining Glenholme Healthcare Thimbleby Court, please apply today!

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

Job Code: GHWEN1

*The pay rate advertised includes your annual leave payment calculated at 12.07%