Care & Support Worker - Bank

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide exceptional support to residents in their Extra Care Schemes. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity for personal growth through excellent training programs. You will be responsible for assisting residents with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With competitive pay rates and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in the care sector. Join a team that values dedication and compassion in delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Competitive pension: Up to 10% employer contributions

Life Assurance: 3 x your annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for elderly residents.
• Ability to assist with meal preparation and medication.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as washing and dressing.
• Support Activity Coordinators in organizing activities for residents.

Skills

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Medication Assistance

Companionship

Education

Care Assistant Training

Job description

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At Octavia, our Care and Support Workers (Care Assistants) are dedicated to providing the best level of care and support to residents across our 6 Extra Care Schemes based in West London, Hounslow and Isleworth. All our Schemes have been awarded Good CQC ratings, two have been given outstanding in Responsiveness. We offer excellent training and personal development and are looking for Care Assistants wanting to progress their careers with us.

We are looking for dedicated bank staff who will be able to cover shifts as and when required. This role will suit experienced care workers looking for additional shifts or a change, or alternatively suit individuals who want to understand the sector better and gain experience.

What's on offer

Our roles offer non guaranteed hours as they mostly cover times of annual leave, sickness and events across the schemes.

Our rate of pay is £13.85 per hour (Days) and £13.95 per hour (Nights). Once competent you will receive a further pay increase.

We offer a great training programme to ensure you have the best tools to succeed in the role.

Day shifts can either be 7:45am-3pm or 2pm-9:15pm. As a days worker you would be scheduled as required but we would need you to be available for both of these. Our nights shifts are from 9pm-8am.

Our locations are as follows:

-James Hill House - 196-200 Kensal Road, London, W10 5BN

-Burgess Fields - 57 Wornington Road, North Kensington, London, W10 5PT

-Park Lodge - 31 Sutton Lane, Hounslow, London, TW3 3BB

-Bridgewater House - Egerton Drive, Isleworth, London, TW7 7FA

If you are successful, you will be invited to an assessment day in person on Tuesday 13th May at Emily House, W10 5BN.

Requirements

As a Care Assistant, you will be based in one of our Extra Care Schemes, responsible for assisting our residents with personal and practical care. In a typical shift, you'll be washing and dressing residents, assisting with meal preparation and medication as well as providing general companionship. You can also support our Activity Co-ordinators who organise a range of activities.

Other Benefits

• Competitive pension: Up to 10% employer contributions
• Life Assurance : 3 x your annual salary
• Fantastic Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme, Season Ticket Loan