Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home
About this role
Care Assistant – Bank (Care Home)
Location: Sutton Valence Care Home, North Street, Maidstone, ME17 3LW
Pay Rate: £14.80 per hour
Hours: Casual / Flexible (0.00 contracted hours)
Shift Pattern: Days or Nights Available
Employment Type: Bank / Casual
About the Opportunity
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to recruit compassionate, flexible Bank Care Assistants for Sutton Valence Care Home in Maidstone.
If you are looking for rewarding care work with maximum schedule flexibility to fit around your personal commitments, this bank position offers competitive pay, choice of day or night shifts, and comprehensive learning opportunities.
About the Role
As a Bank Care Assistant, you will step in to provide high-quality cover during planned or unplanned absences (such as annual leave or sickness), ensuring residents receive warm, dignified, and personalized care.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Care & Support: Assist residents with daily living activities, personal care, mobility, and nutrition.
Care Plan Delivery: Follow individual resident care plans and risk assessments to ensure safety, dignity, and independence.
Companionship: Spend meaningful one-to-one time with residents, offering emotional support, conversation, and companionship.
Teamwork: Work alongside senior carers and nursing staff to maintain a safe, welcoming, and vibrant care environment.
About You
We are looking for warm-hearted, reliable carers with strong communication skills and empathy for older adults.
Requirements:
Experience: Previous experience caring for older people (in professional or personal settings).
Skills: Excellent communication skills, active listening, and a positive, can-do approach.
Attributes: Reliability, compassion, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred care.
Flexibility: Willingness to cover day or night shifts as needed.
Rewards & Benefits Package
In return for your dedication and flexibility, you will enjoy:
Competitive Pay: £14.80 / hour
True Flexibility: Choose day or night shifts that fit your personal schedule and work-life balance.
Learning & Development: Access to free, comprehensive training programs and career progression tools.
Supportive Culture: Work with one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers dedicated to quality care and staff development.