Bank Care Assistant (Days/Nights)
Preston, England, gb
Bank Care Assistant (Days/Nights). Ribble Court Care Home
- Hourly Rate: £12.38
- Shifts: 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care but seeking a flexible work schedule? Join Sandstone Care Group as a Bank Care Assistant, where you can select shifts that work around your lifestyle. We offer comprehensive, paid training and a structured induction to ensure you feel supported from the start. Be part of our bank team and work on your own terms while forming meaningful connections in a beautiful, welcoming care environment.
Our beautiful, 53-bed Ribble Court Care Home, opened two years ago, features state-of-the-art facilities, including a bistro, hair salon, dedicated dining and lounge areas, and landscaped gardens. This modern setting provides a comfortable, uplifting environment supported by advanced care planning and nurse-call technology.
At Ribble Court, we offer specialized, complex nursing and residential dementia care across dedicated floors, providing person-centered care tailored to each resident's unique needs and preferences.
As a Bank Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking all required training to enhance your skills
- Supporting residents with nighttime personal care, including bathing, toileting, and dressing assistance
- Conducting regular checks on residents to ensure their comfort, safety, and well-being throughout the night
- Assisting residents with repositioning to maintain comfort and prevent pressure sores
- Documenting care activities and reporting any health concerns or incidents
- Administering medication where required, following proper procedures and training
- Providing companionship, emotional support, and reassurance during the night
- Preparing residents for the day, including morning hygiene routines
- Working closely with the team to maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for residents
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
- Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
- Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
- Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
- Wagestream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tips
- Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
- Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
- Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
- In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
- Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’. Advertised pay rate is for shifts worked from 1st April 2025.
What We’re Looking For:
- A warm, compassionate approach with a positive outlook
- A genuine interest in the care sector—experience is beneficial but not essential
- Flexibility to work night shifts as needed to support our residents
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.