Job Description:

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.