Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Bushey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Bank Care Assistant to support older residents. In this flexible role, you'll assist with daily living activities and provide companionship. Ideal candidates will have experience caring for older individuals, great communication skills, and a warm-hearted approach. This position offers flexibility in hours and the opportunity to develop your skills in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Compassion and empathy are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Ensure each resident receives one-to-one time.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in caring for older people

Empathy

Warm-hearted approach

Compassion

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.