Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Bank Care Assistant, where your dedication and compassion can truly make a difference. This role offers the chance to support residents in their daily lives, ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve. With a focus on promoting independence and dignity, you'll be part of a team that values empathy and warm-heartedness. Enjoy true flexibility and numerous learning opportunities while contributing to a fulfilling environment that prioritizes the wellbeing of its residents. This is not just a job; it's a rewarding career path where your skills will shine.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Free Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people and a can-do attitude are essential.
• Excellent communication skills and compassion are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and provide companionship.
• Support residents with food and drink and follow care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Caring for Older People

Job description

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment.

Main duties of the job

Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and hospitals across the country. They are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and support to their residents and patients, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship, and sharing great moments and memories too. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. You could be supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, or ensuring that each resident receives one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant, you'll need some experience caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for our residents. We will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE Along with competitive pay, you'll enjoy true flexibility and access to numerous free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we are committed to supporting the growth of everyone who works for us.

Note: This is a Bank position to provide cover as needed, such as for annual leave or sick leave. Hours and days will vary.

If you want to use your people skills in an organization that provides the high-quality care you'd want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and excellent communication skills are required. Your empathy and warm-heartedness should shine through, and you'll need the compassion to deliver the highest standards of care and support.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.