Care Assistant (Bank)

Company: Athenacarehomes
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As a Care Assistant at Aria Court Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high level of care is provided to our residents.

About the role: Reporting to the Team Leader, the Care Assistant will provide high quality care to residents at all times, paying attention to their specific and individual needs. You will participate in meaningful activities when possible, and ensure that care plans are appropriate to each resident’s needs. Development from this role can take you onto CHAPS or nursing positions; we offer fully funded apprenticeships to help you achieve an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care. However, if the traditional qualifications aren’t for you, or you have a specific interest, we have a variety of other options to support your career journey.

Shift Pattern: 0 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Salary: £12.71 per hour.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Deliver care in the home, to ensure continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents’ care.
  • Assist residents during meal times, ensuring they receive meals that are suitable.
  • Assist with and participate in all activities provided within the home to promote person centred care.
  • Attend and complete all training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory and developmental).

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

  • A passion for care – we look for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
  • Experience in a care position and being NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diplomas in Health & Social Care qualified is highly desirable – but we can support you to achieve all qualifications required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.

What we can offer:

  • Fully comprehensive induction.
  • Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
  • 28 days of holiday per year.
  • Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
  • Refer a friend scheme.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026