Bank Care Assistant

Greensleeves Care; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care charity in Hastings is seeking a Care Assistant to provide support and care to residents, respecting their independence and dignity. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of resident needs and confidentiality, with a QCF diploma in care level 2 as a desirable qualification. The role includes various responsibilities related to personal hygiene and mobility assistance. A comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

2 x Salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Qualifications

• An understanding of the needs of residents.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Experience providing care is desirable.
• Experience working with elders is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Give support and care to the residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Promote values of respect, openness, and responsibility.

Skills

Understanding of the needs of residents

Understanding of confidentiality

Experience of providing care

Experience of working with elders

Education

Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Home: Whitegates
Location: Whitegates, Westfield Lane, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4SB
Pay details: £12.71 – £13.12 per hour
Hours: BANK
Posted date: 04/02/2026
Closing date: 18/02/2026

Call us on 01424 754 865, or email your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to [e-mail]

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Care Assistant, you will

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice
• Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care - Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

To apply, you will need

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the HapiApp
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.