Bank Healthcare Assistant

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Hours:

Various hours available on a Bank basis (flexible, as required)

Rate of Pay: £13.24 per hour

Location:

Woodlands Care Home, Stockport, SK12 1SH

Contract:

Bank (zero hours)

About Us

Serencroft Care Homes is an independent care provider operating five residential and nursing homes across England, including Woodlands in Stockport. We are CQC-regulated and B Corp certified, and we work in partnership with NHS commissioners and local universities to provide high-quality, person-centred care. We're looking for reliable, compassionate Bank Healthcare Assistants to help provide high-quality care to the residents and staff who call Woodlands home, covering shifts flexibly as needed.

The Role

As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you'll provide personal care and support to residents at Woodlands on a flexible, as-required basis. You'll help residents with daily living activities, support their physical and emotional wellbeing, and help ensure the home meets health and safety standards — playing an important behind-the-scenes role in the comfort and wellbeing of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

* Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and continence care, in a dignified and person-centred way

* Assist residents with mobility, using appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment

* Support residents at mealtimes, including assistance with eating and drinking where needed

* Monitor and report any changes in residents' health, wellbeing or behaviour to senior staff promptly

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records in line with home procedures

* Support residents to take part in social and recreational activities

* Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times

* Promote residents' dignity, independence and choice in all aspects of their care

* Work flexibly across shifts as required, covering absence and additional demand within the home

What We're Looking For

* Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar care setting is desirable but not essential

* A caring, compassionate and patient approach to supporting residents

* Right to work in the UK

* Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

* Good communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude

* Willingness to work flexibly across a range of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, at short notice

* Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care is an advantage but not essential.

What We Offer

* A varied, hands-on role within a supportive, values-led care home team

* Ongoing training and development opportunities within a multi-site care group

* Full induction

* Potential to take up NVQ once successfully completing probation period.

* A supportive value led team environment

* Refer a Friend bonus – up to £200!

* Blue Light Card Eligibility

* Employee of the quarter - opportunity to potentially win tickets to sporting events or purchasing vouchers for amazing brands and so much more!

How to Apply

To apply , please submit your CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Serencroft Care Homes is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of background