Care Assistant - Bank

Abbeyfield; Skipton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Abbeyfield as a Care Assistant - Bank and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. This casual position allows you to work flexibly while assisting with personal care, building relationships, and providing essential emotional support. Abbeyfield offers training for those new to the care field, emphasizing empathy and dedication in delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Natural calling to care and commitment to providing exceptional support.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, medical needs, and social interests.
• Provide emotional support during difficult times.
• Help develop residents' Care Plans tailored to their needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Respect for dignity

Job description

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For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: Care Assistant – Bank

The Home: Abbeyfield Woodlands is a 31 bed Independent Living Service with Extra Care. Surrounded by picturesque woodland areas and only a short drive from the town centre.

Location: Abbeyfield Woodlands, Woodlands Drive, North Yorkshire, Skipton, BD23 1QU

Pay: £13.31 p/h

The Role of Care Assistant - This is a casual (bank) position.

• As a Care Assistant; you will be asked to work when required, and will have the choice as to whether or not to accept any work that we offer you.
• As one of our highly valued relief Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding by assisting residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home and be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
  
  

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.
• Don’t worry if you have no experience - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care. and you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.
  
  

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

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