About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE Bank 0hrs contract, we have day and nights shifts available. This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.
Main duties of the job This role is for a Bank Care Assistant in a Barchester care home located in Ipswich. The position is temporary, with a salary of £13.21 per hour. It involves a flexible part-time schedule with day and night shifts available, making it ideal for those looking to balance other commitments. As a Bank Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include helping residents with daily living, providing support and companionship, and ensuring quality care and support. The role calls for someone with experience in caring for older adults, alongside excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support. The organisation believes in the growth and development of its employees, offering numerous learning and development opportunities. Working as part of the Barchester team provides the chance to join an environment that values dedication, compassion, and excellence in care. Barchester is committed to maintaining a fulfilling and respectful work environment and is focused on improving the quality of care for residents, making it a rewarding workplace for those passionate about healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
Bank 0hrs contract,
we have day and nights shifts available.
This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEAs 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, compassionate approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Ipswich
IP5 2GA
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)