Overview
Bupa Ardenlea Grove Care Home, Solihull B91 2AB, is hiring a Care Assistant. This is a permanent full-time position up to 44 hours, with shifts from 8am to 8pm. You must be flexible to work between Monday and Sunday, including alternate weekends. The role supports residents with a range of needs, helping them live healthier, more independent lives as part of a values-driven team.
Salary: £12.25 per hour. Location: Ardenlea Grove, Solihull. Employment type: Permanent. Unposting date: Ongoing.
Key Responsibilities
* Support residents with a wide range of requirements from companionship to personal care.
* Observe and manage residents\' behaviour with care and document/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 We're Looking For
* Motivation, positivity, and strong interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work 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: 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support
* Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350)
* Wagestream: early access to earned wages
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money)
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport
* Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave schemes (adoption, birth parents and co-parents)
* Menopause Plan for health guidance and treatment options
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider with a purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We value bravery, care and responsibility, and strive for an inclusive workplace. We encourage diverse applicants and are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering reasonable adjustments during recruitment for applicants who need them.
Location & Job Details
* Location: Ardenlea Grove, Solihull
* Salary: £12.25 per hour
* Job Type: Permanent
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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