Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home
About this role
Care Assistant – Bank
Location: Worplesdon View Care Home (Worplesdon Road, Guildford, GU3 3LQ)
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Shifts: Mixed (Days or Nights Available / Flexible Bank Contract)
About the Role
Are you seeking a casual care role that lets you pick up shifts around your personal commitments while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to older adults?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently recruiting dedicated Bank Care Assistants on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to join the team at Worplesdon View Care Home in Guildford.
In this rewarding position, you will assist residents with their daily living, providing dignified personal support, mealtime assistance, and genuine companionship. Every shift offers variety and purpose—whether you're following tailored care plans, supporting daily activities, or spending valuable one-on-one time sharing stories and connecting with residents.
What You'll Do
Person-Centered Support: Assist residents with personal care, daily mobility, and nutritional support according to their individual care plans.
Warm Companionship: Build positive, respectful relationships with residents, ensuring everyone receives personal attention and emotional support.
Teamwork & Safety: Work alongside nurses and care staff to maintain a clean, safe, and cheerful living environment.
Flexible Coverage: Step in on a bank basis across day or night shifts to cover peak periods, annual leave, or staff absence.
About You
Experience: Prior experience in caring for older people (in a professional setting or personal capacity).
Key Strengths: Strong communication skills, empathy, and a proactive "can-do" approach.
Core Qualities: Warm-hearted, dependable, and passionate about delivering high standards of elderly care.
Growth Readiness: Full introductory training is provided, offering a great foundation to grow your career in care.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive Bank Pay: £14.80 per hour.
Maximum Schedule Flexibility: Casual bank contract allowing you to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle.
Free Learning & Progression: Access continuous, no-cost training and career development supported by a leading UK healthcare provider.
Supportive Environment: A warm, community-focused home where your time and effort make a direct impact.