Care Assistant & Support Assistant - Bank Team

Care South; Bideford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking a compassionate Care & Support Assistant to join their Bank Team at a beautiful residential care home in North Devon. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by providing person-centred care, supporting their independence, and fostering a warm, friendly environment. With a commitment to employee recognition and development, this not-for-profit charity provides comprehensive training and support to ensure you thrive in your role. If you have a passion for helping others and want to be part of a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to positively impact residents' lives.
• Compassionate and understanding nature is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents in maintaining their independence.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Person-Centered Care

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

Employee Assistance Programme

Training Programme

Job description

About The Role

Care & Support Assistant - Bank Team

Location: Kenwith Castle - North Devon - EX39 5BE
Pay rate: £11.75 to £12.00 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Assistant to join the Bank Team at Kenwith Castle, our residential care home set in 30 acres of stunning North Devon Countryside at Abbotsham, Bideford.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people. Our benefits include:

1. Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
2. Reward and Recognition Schemes
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

1. Delivering excellent person-centred care.
2. Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
3. Providing elements of personal care including washing & dressing where needed.
4. Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents!
5. Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

Who we are looking for:

We want you to have a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You'll need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others. Previous care experience is not essential. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you. You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

About The Company

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.