At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with personal care and build meaningful relationships.
- Company: Abbeyfield, a warm and welcoming care facility in Amersham.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, life assurance, gym discounts, and medical cashback scheme.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with training provided to help you succeed.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Empathy and a passion for caring; no experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 14 £ per hour.
A purpose built care facility located in Amersham, Pratt House offers care and support to older peoplein a warm and welcoming setting.
There is a spacious garden filled with beautiful flowers and ample seating, so residents can enjoy the fresh air and relax in the outdoors whilst catching up with family and friends.
Essentially you will be joining a fantastic team, in a well supported home with great culture and core values.
Starting hourly pay rate: £13.35.
Please note this vacancy is for Bank Care Assistants. Shifts will be offered on an adhoc basis.
The Role of Bank Care Assistant
- As one of our highly valued Bank Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
- You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
- You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
- Your days as a Bank Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
- Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; theirdignity and independence.
- You’ll also be integral to developing residents care plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:
- Competitive pay, benchmarked annually
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- An employee assistance programme
- Shop and save vouchers
- Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
- Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
- Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.
About You
• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others?
Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference?
If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
- Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of Care Assistants.
Don’t worry if you have no experience as a Care Assistant - we’ll provide you with all the training you need.
What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care. and you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.
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Bank Care Assistant in Amersham employer: Abbeyfield Group
Abbeyfield Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work culture that prioritises the well-being of both residents and staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training provided, employees have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of older people in the beautiful setting of Skipton.
