Job Description
Location: Bramblewood Care Home, 201 Gransha Road
Burnview Healthcare is a group of family‑run care homes specialising in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends.’
Working as part of a team, all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer competitive pay, full training (online and in‑person), and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for Bank Care Assistants to deliver high standards of care and support to residents in a person‑centred, compassionate, and respectful manner. The Care Assistant will promote dignity, independence, and quality of life for each individual in line with their care plan and our care home’s values.
Sponsorship is not available for this role due to it being a bank/casual position.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Personal Care & Support
* Assist residents with daily personal hygiene (washing, dressing, toileting).
* Support residents with mobility, positioning, and use of aids (hoists, wheelchairs).
* Assist with continence care and incontinence support.
* Help residents with eating and drinking, including feeding when required.
Emotional & Social Support
* Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support.
* Encourage and support residents’ participation in activities and social interaction.
* Maintain respect and dignity at all times, promoting resident choice and autonomy.
Monitoring & Record Keeping
* Observe and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to senior staff.
* Accurately record care given, including food and fluid intake, personal care, and observations.
* Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection guidelines.
Health & Safety / Infection Control
* Follow care home policies and procedures at all times.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
* Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
* Adhere to moving and handling protocols and health & safety guidelines.
Skills Needed
Relationship, Servicing, Nursing / Caring
About The Company
In all our homes we aim to care for our residents in a way that promotes independence and autonomy whilst giving each resident the surety that we are there to care and assist with their individual needs. Being family run with nursing experience we pride ourselves in being active in the operation of our care homes.
We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care.
We pride ourselves in adhering to the principles of accountability, involvement and communication and as such operate an ‘open door communication policy’ to all.
Company Culture
As family run care homes our emphasis is on recruiting and retaining the best people. We consider that everyone working in adult social care should be able to take part in learning and development so they can carry out their role effectively.
We believe that developing our people can only enhance the care we give. We can all learn daily which can develop us both as people and care givers.
Training from induction to recurrent training updates will help develop the right skills and knowledge so our team can provide high quality care and support.
We encourage staff training either in‑house or via external training organisations. We promote individual supported training, group training and practical training.
Required Criteria
* Right to live and work in the UK
* Good standard of education
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Basic record‑keeping skills
* Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check required
Desired Criteria
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
* Experience working in a care home setting or with elderly residents
* Training in Basic First Aid, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Safeguarding of Adults
Closing Date Friday 31st October, 2025
Contract Type full time
Salary Based on Experience
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