Care Assistant - Bank

Glenholme Healthcare; March; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenholme Senior Living Wendreth Court in March is seeking Bank Care Assistants to provide flexible cover. Earn £13.00 per hour while making a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll deliver person-centred care, assist with daily living tasks and support residents with dementia. This bank role offers varied shifts and an opportunity to grow with a caring, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care is desirable, but training is provided.
• Caring, empathetic, and friendly personality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality person-centred care to individuals, especially those living with dementia
• Supporting daily living tasks including personal care, meals, and medication
• Engaging residents in activities that enrich their quality of life
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Monitoring and reporting changes in residents' wellbeing
• Collaborating with family members and healthcare professionals

Skills

Dementia care experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Flexible shifts

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant – Bank

Location: Glenholme Senior Living Wendreth Court, March, PE15 8QT

Salary: £13.00 per hour*

Contract Type: Bank (flexible hours – as and when required)

The Opportunity as a Bank Care Assistant

Do you have a big smile that can light up a room?

Are you someone who listens with heart, hearing a lifetime’s worth of stories?

Can you think on your feet and maybe even enjoy a spontaneous dance?

Do you have patience and a sense of humour?

If you answered yes, then Glenholme Senior Living Wendreth Court would love to meet you. Working as a Care Assistant isn’t always easy, but it will be one of the most rewarding jobs you’ll ever have. Join our bank team and enjoy flexible hours while making a meaningful impact every day.

Your Role as a Care Assistant – Bank

As a Care Assistant, you’ll be adaptable, compassionate, and committed to putting others first. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality person-centred care to individuals, especially those living with dementia
• Supporting daily living tasks including personal care, meals, and medication
• Engaging residents in activities that enrich their quality of life
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Monitoring and reporting changes in residents' wellbeing
• Collaborating with family members and healthcare professionals

What You'll Need

• Experience in dementia care is desirable, but not essential – full training provided
• A caring, empathetic, and friendly personality
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Flexibility to work varied shifts based on service needs

Please note: This is a Bank position to provide flexible cover for absences, so working hours and days will vary.

About Wendreth Court – Glenholme Senior Living

Located in the historic market town of March, Wendreth Court is a modern and welcoming care home designed to provide high-quality residential and dementia care in a safe, comfortable, and homely environment. Our dedicated team focuses on promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing while creating meaningful experiences for every resident.

At Wendreth Court, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with residents and their families, ensuring every individual receives compassionate, person-centred support tailored to their needs.

About Glenholme Senior Living

Glenholme Senior Living believes in promoting dignity, equality, diversity, and respect for our residents, their families, and every member of our team.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note the above quoted rates do not include a holiday compensation payment, which will show separately on your payslip.

Job Code: GHWEN1