Overview
Join to apply for the Care Assistant - Bank role at Abbeyfield. Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England for almost 70 years. We’re dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team. This is a casual (bank) position offering weekend shifts.
The Home: Abbeyfield Ing Royde is a 30 bed Independent Living Service with Extra Care, located near Saville Park in Halifax. Location: Ing Royde, Broomfield Avenue, West Yorkshire, Halifax, HX3 0JE
Pay: £12.96 - £13.31 per hour
The Role
This is a casual (bank) role. We’re looking for Care Assistants to support weekend shifts and be on standby to work as required.
Responsibilities
* Work as a Relief Care Assistant, delivering front-line care as needed.
* Help residents with their individual care needs, including personal and medical care, and support social activities.
* Build relationships with residents, providing professional and emotional support during illness or difficult times.
* Assist with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and mobility; support residents to maintain dignity and independence.
* Contribute to developing residents’ Care Plans and be aware of any specialist support needs.
Pay & Benefits
* Competitive pay aligned with employed staff in similar roles.
* Leave accrual at a rate equivalent to 31 days paid leave per year (pro rata with hours worked), including bank/public holidays.
* Mandatory training provided as part of a comprehensive induction; mandatory training to be kept up to date for future assignments.
About You
* Are you empathetic, caring and able to build meaningful relationships? Do you want to make a real difference?
* Whether you’re new to care or retraining, we welcome you to join our growing team.
* No prior experience is required—we provide training. The important qualities are a natural calling to care, passion and commitment to providing exceptional care to residents, families and friends.
Please note this role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to disclose convictions; failure to do so may affect employment offers.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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