Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Bank Care Assistant for a casual, part-time position at our care home in the UK. The role focuses on supporting residents with daily living, providing companionship, and following personalised care plans. Hours are flexible as this is a bank role to cover leave and fluctuations in demand.

You’ll need experience caring for older people, a can-do attitude, and strong communication skills to deliver high-quality care and empathy to residents.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people.
• Can-do approach and excellent communication skills.
• Compassion and warmth in interactions with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and meals.
• Provide companionship and support following care plans.
• Help maintain residents' comfort, dignity, and safety.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Empathy

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.