Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Free learning and development

Ongoing training and career developm

Supportive team environment

Opportunity with leading UK care group

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Bank Care Assistant in a care home to provide compassionate, person-centred support for residents. The role offers flexible, casual hours and the chance to make a meaningful difference through daily care, companionship and adherence to individual care plans.

As a Bank Car Assistant, you will join a dedicated team delivering high-quality care, with training and development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people is preferred.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Warm, empathetic approach.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship.
• Help residents with food and drink throughout the day.
• Follow care plans and support resident wellbeing.
• Spend one-to-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.

Skills

Caring experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Person-centred care

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

• Some experience caring for older people
• 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

• Flexible working patterns that fit around your lifestyle
• Free learning and development opportunities
• Ongoing training and career developmentA 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.

Expected Salary (this is not sent to the employer)

(optional) I am a diversity candidate. I am BIPOC or from a disadvantaged background or over 55 years old or Non-Binary or Disabled or Non-Heterosexual etc.
* We do not send this information with job applications.
What is BIPOC? | Why do we ask?

I am a freelancer / contractor / bank