Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job Title: Care Assistant – Bank Opportunities

Client Location: Stoneham Grove Care Home, Stoneham Farm, Reading, RG31 5UG

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Pay Rate: Up to £17.11 per hour

Hours: Flexible / Casual (Bank Cover – Days or Nights Available)

Top Bank Rates. Ultimate Shift Flexibility. Meaningful Care Work.

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting compassionate care professionals with premier healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting dedicated Bank Care Assistants to join the team at Stoneham Grove Care Home in Reading.

If you are seeking a rewarding care role that gives you complete control over your working schedule—covering for annual leave, sickness, or peak periods across either day or night shifts—this flexible bank position offers an exceptional pay rate and complete work-life flexibility.

About the Role

As a Bank Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in enriching the daily lives of residents by providing high-quality, personalized care, practical support, and warm companionship.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Personalized Care: Assisting residents with daily living tasks, mobility, and personal care according to individual care plans.

• Nutritional Support: Supporting residents during mealtimes with food and drink requirements.

• Companionship: Spending dedicated one-to-one time with residents, sharing moments, and supporting their emotional well-being.

• Flexible Coverage: Stepping in across day or night shifts based on your availability and the care home's needs.

About You

We are seeking empathetic, reliable team players with a passion for delivering high-standard care to older adults.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Prior experience caring for older adults in a residential, nursing, or care home setting.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Attributes: A positive, "can-do" mindset combined with genuine empathy, patience, and warmth.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible shift patterns (days or nights) as bank cover requires.

What We Offer

• Top Pay Rates: Premium bank pay rate of up to £17.11 per hour.

• True Schedule Flexibility: Choose casual shifts that fit seamlessly around your personal lifestyle and commitments.

• Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training programs to expand your care skills and support your growth.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a top-rated care home with continuous backing from the Supportive Bridge Staffing team.