Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training and development

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Bank Care Assistant to join our care home on a casual, part-time basis. You’ll provide quality care and companionship, assisting with daily living and following care plans to help residents enjoy each day.

The role offers true flexibility, with hours and days varying. Training is provided to help you thrive and develop in a rewarding environment where empathy and excellent communication shine.

Qualifications

• Caring for older people experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Empathy and warm-hearted approach are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living including meals and personal care.
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities.
• Follow care plans and ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Offer one-to-one time and practical support as needed.
• Support the care team to maintain high-quality care.

Skills

Caring for elderly

Communication skills

Empathy

Can-do attitude

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. 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. 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 YOU

To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you’ll need to have some experience of 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 all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

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.

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 a rewarding place to be.

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