Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training and development

Supportive team

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Bank Care Assistant in a care home in Crawley Down. This casual, part-time role offers flexible working hours and the chance to provide quality care and support to residents.

You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, follow care plans and encourage independence. We value compassion, communication and a person-centred approach, with training and development provided.

Qualifications

• Some experience caring for older people
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A warm, empathetic approach
• A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship
• Help residents with food and drink throughout the day
• Follow individual care plans and support resident wellbeing
• Spend one-on-one time with residents and encourage independence
• Work as part of a team to deliver outstanding care
• Create positive experiences and memorable moments for residents

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship
• Help residents with food and drink throughout the day
• Follow individual care plans and support resident wellbeing
• Spend one-on-one time with residents and encourage independence
• Work as part of a team to deliver outstanding care
• Create positive experiences and memorable moments for residents

No two days are the same, making this a rewarding opportunity to use your skills while making a real difference to people's lives.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is kind and passionate about caring for older people. To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll have:

• Some experience caring for older people
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A warm, empathetic approach
• A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care

Above all, you'll bring compassion, respect and a person-centred approach to everything you do. In return, we'll provide the training and support you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

As well as competitive pay, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working patterns that fit around your lifestyle
• Free learning and development opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• The opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading care providers

As this is a Bank position, you'll provide cover for annual leave, sickness and busy periods, so your hours and days of work will vary.

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is the place to be.