Care Assistant - Bank
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Care Assistant - Bank
Location: Richmond Villages Cheltenham, Hatherley Lane, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
Salary: £12.75 per hour (plus a 10% enhancement for night shifts)
Contract Type: Bank (Flexible hours)
About the Role
We are partnering with the luxurious Richmond Villages Cheltenham to recruit compassionate Bank Care Assistants. Known for its exceptional standards and a stellar carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10, this premier retirement community combines top-tier accommodation with superior, person-centred care.
As a Bank Care Assistant through Supportive Bridge, you will be the "hero with a heart," turning everyday routines into award-winning acts of kindness. Whether you are providing companionship, handling personal care, or supporting clinical teams, you will play an essential part in keeping this home a beacon of warmth and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver a high standard of clinical, social, and emotional care tailored to the individual needs of residents.
Assist residents with a wide range of daily requirements, from companionship to personal care.
Collaborate closely with nurses and senior care assistants to monitor resident health, reporting any changes promptly.
Communicate effectively with residents' families, friends, and visiting healthcare professionals.
What We Are Looking For
A natural instinct for empathy, kindness, and person-centred support.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work on a bank contract basis to fit around your lifestyle or existing commitments.
Why Join Through Us at Richmond Villages?
Flexible Working Patterns: Bank positions designed to fit completely around your schedule.
Competitive Pay: £12.75 per hour, with an attractive 10% enhancement for night shifts.
Fully Paid Induction: Comprehensive initial training provided.
Daily Perks: Free meals provided on any shift lasting 8 hours or longer.
Expenses Covered: DBS check and uniform provided and paid for.
Wellbeing & Fitness: Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.