Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited in Reading is seeking a Bank Care Assistant for a casual, part-time bank role within a care home. You will support residents with daily living, meals, and personal care, while delivering companionship and one-to-one time.

The position offers flexible hours and opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive environment. You'll need empathy, good communication, and some experience caring for older people.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people preferred.
• Empathy and warm-hearted approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living and personal care.
• Support residents with meals and hydration.
• Follow individual care plans and provide one-to-one time.
• Provide companionship and meaningful interactions.

Skills

Caring for older people

Empathy

Excellent communication

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.