Position: Domiciliary Care Assistant (Bank Contract)
Location: Richmond Villages Wood Norton, Evesham Road, Worcestershire (WR11 4TY / SatNav WR11 4YB)
Rating Context: Carehome.co.uk Review Score: 9.9 out of 10
Employment Type: Bank Contract (Flexible hours, weekdays & weekends; potential night shifts occasionally)
Note: Zero travel required as all care is delivered on-site across the retirement village and apartments.
Salary: £12.75 per hour + paid breaks
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to connect compassionate care professionals with award-winning residential and retirement communities. We are currently recruiting on behalf of Richmond Villages Wood Norton—a luxury retirement village dedicated to delivering personalized care that promotes independence, honours individual choice, and creates an exceptional living standard.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring Domiciliary Care Assistant to join the team on a flexible bank contract. In this unique on-site role, you will support residents within their own private apartments and across our care facilities, bringing warmth and joy while championing their dignity and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist residents with personal care duties (such as bathing, dressing, and continence care) within their own village homes.
Support mealtimes by serving food in apartments or the care home, assisting with mobility or transfers where necessary.
Help promote mental and physical well-being through hobbies, social activities, and engagement.
Respond promptly to emergency calls via the village care-alert system.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of care provided and collaborate with external professionals (GPs, OTs, Physiotherapists).
A genuine passion for caring for others, protecting their safety, and honouring their choices.
Excellent listening and communication skills with a positive, optimistic attitude.
Desirable: Previous experience in a care or dementia setting, or a Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification.
Flexibility to cover varied shift patterns (e.g., 08:00–20:00, 08:00–14:00, 14:00–20:00, 16:00–20:00) as dictated by business needs.
Working through our staffing partnership at Richmond Villages Wood Norton offers fantastic flexibility and perks:
Flexible working patterns tailored to fit around your lifestyle.
Fully paid comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
Free meal provided on shifts of 8 hours or more.
DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for.
Access to nationwide discounts at various gyms and fitness facilities.