Care Assistant - Bank

Benefits

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour, depending on qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastically generous Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate
• Access to Blue Light Card savings - the UK's number one discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and dressing for the day or retiring to bed for the evening
• Support residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration
• Encourage residents to mobilise safely around the home, with the support of mobility aids and specialist equipment
• Provide friendship and companionship, and accompany residents on social outings or appointments
• Maintain accurate and timely written records and complete documentation
• Work as part of a multi disciplinary team and engage with other care professionals as required to promote the health and wellbeing of our residents
• Welcome family members to the home and assist with enquiries

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support worker is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided. It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful of our residents' individual abilities. Understanding of dementia is beneficial for those who live with it.

Location & Schedule

This role will be based at Fir Close in the Louth area of Lincolnshire. The home has two buildings and provides care for 34 residents living with a range of age related, physical and mental health conditions that require dignified support. Shift patterns offered across a 7 day working week between 8 am and 8 pm, or 8 pm and 8 am, allow for a good work life balance.

Apply Today

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Bank Care Assistant, please click "apply" today and we'll be in touch.