Overview
Tenterden House Care Home - Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TN. CQC rating: Outstanding. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8. £12.80 - £13.80 depending on experience. Permanent contact - Day shifts.
About the role
As a Care Assistant at Bupa, youll be at the heart of our purpose to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. You will provide person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice, as part of a team delivering the highest standards of care so residents can enjoy a life they truly love. Our values—Brave, Caring, and Responsible—guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.
Key Responsibilities
* Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
* Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care and document and report any changes in accordance with required legislation.
* Support residents’ nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
* Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
* Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.
What Were Looking For
* Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Benefits
* My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
* Annual allowance against Bupa healthcare products (approximately £350 value).
* Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme to supplement statutory sick pay.
* Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays and money.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Bupa pension plans (details on our career site).
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents.
* Menopause Plan to support health decisions.
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose—helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa” and champion diversity. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We’ll offer reasonable adjustments in recruitment for anyone who needs them.
Location
Tenterden House, On site
Salary
£12.80 - £13.80
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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