Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Westergate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Learning & development opportunities

Training & career development

Supportive team environment

UK-leading care provider

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Westergate is seeking a compassionate Bank Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities, personal care and companionship in a care home.

This casual, part-time role offers flexible hours, training and development, and the chance to make a real difference in residents' lives within one of the UK's leading care providers.

You will work as part of a supportive team, follow care plans and help create positive, dignified experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Some experience caring for older people.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Warm, empathetic approach to care.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Caring for older people

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Empathetic approach

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

We're looking for someone who is kind and passionate about caring for older people. To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll have:

• Some experience caring for older people
• A positive, can-do attitude
• 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

As well as competitive pay, you'll enjoy:

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