Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Bank Care Assistants. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to support older residents, ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve. You'll engage in a variety of tasks, from assisting with daily living activities to providing one-on-one support, all while making meaningful connections. With a commitment to training and development, this position allows for flexibility in hours and days worked, making it ideal for those looking to make a difference in people's lives while enjoying a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Free Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Compassion and empathy are crucial for delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Experience in Caring for Older People

Job description

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. 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.