Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Bank Care Assistant to deliver quality support and companionship to residents. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and ensuring each resident receives personalized care. Ideal candidates will have experience in elderly care and excellent communication skills. Flexibility is key, as hours and days will vary. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to use your compassion in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexibility in hours

Free learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Compassion and empathy are vital for providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and companionship.
• Support residents with food, drink, and care plans.
• Ensure one-to-one time for all residents.

Skills

Experience in caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and warm-hearted approach

Job description

About the Role

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.