Senior Care Assistant (Bank)

Job description

Job Description

Why join us?Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.Benefits of joining our team£13.00 per hourZero hours contract - Bank shiftsWeekday and weekend shiftsPaid holidayPensionStaff recognition schemesRefer a Friend bonus of up to £1000Cycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeComprehensive Training and Career DevelopmentA friendly and supportive working environmentDedicated Mental Health ChampionsAbout the roleAs ourSenior Carer (bank staff), youll provide personal care to our residents, supporting them with bathing, eating, visiting the bathroom, and also getting around and enjoying our lovely home. You will act as a key worker for a number residents and so building meaningful relationships with our residents and their families is crucial. You will participate in the formulation and maintenance ofIndividual electronic care plans and will have experience of this.Heres some other important things you need to know:You will undertake formal supervisions of junior staff and must have experience of thisYou must be alert at all times to our residents physical and mental well beingYoull need to understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health and Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the care Standards Act.The Ideal CandidateExceptional people make an exceptional care homeWe're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun!

For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you dont need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.About us and our homeCaring for Our Mental Health TogetherAt Alderwood Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. Thats why weve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space , we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even betterTPBN1_UKTJ

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English