Abbeyfield
Care Assistant - Bank
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Care Assistant - Bank
Care Assistant - Bank | Abbeyfield
About Abbeyfield
For over 60 years, Abbeyfield has been a charity providing housing and care for elderly people across the UK and internationally. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our residents through excellent accommodation in a stimulating environment, helping them maintain a socially active life.
As a charity, we prioritise our residents and staff—our people come first, not shareholders.
The Role
Position: Care Assistant (Casual/Bank Worker) Pay: £13.71 per hour Location: Bradbury House, Wasdale Rd, Gosforth, Seascale CA20 1AU Shift Patterns: Day shifts (8am – 8pm) or night shifts (8pm – 8am), weekdays and weekends. You may choose whether to accept shifts offered.
Key Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant – a casual/bank worker role – you’ll:
- Work flexibly when shifts are available, choosing to accept or decline work as needed.
- Deliver frontline care by assisting residents with:
- Personal care (washing, dressing, mobility).
- Medical needs and social engagement.
- Support during illness or vulnerable periods.
- Build meaningful rapport with residents, ensuring dignity, independence, and emotional support.
- Contribute to individual care plans, considering each resident’s unique needs and preferences.
- Help residents feel at home through consistent, respectful, and compassionate care.
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Pay & Benefits
- Competitive pay: £13.71/hour, aligned with our permanent care roles after a benchmark review.
- Leave entitlement: Accrual at a rate equivalent to 31 days paid leave per year (336 hours), inclusive of public/bank holidays—if you work proportionate hours.
- Training: Full mandatory induction and refresher training is provided for every role to ensure you’re equipped for exceptional care.
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About You: Skills & Commitment
We’re looking for individuals who:
- Have a caring, empathetic nature—people who thrive on building relationships.
- Are passionate about supporting others, regardless of care experience. (No experience? No problem—we’ll train you!)
- Share our mission: to create environments where our residents feel valued, independent, and happy.
Essential Requirements
- Must have right to work in the UK.
- Must provide two satisfactory employment references.
- Must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, covered by Abbeyfield. Failure to disclose relevant convictions may be grounds for rejecting an offer.
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