Care Assistant
Colonia Court Care Home, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3AN
CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10
Salary: £12.75 - £13.75 per hour depending on experience
Night shifts available | Permanent contract
At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of this, providing person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice.
Key Responsibilities
* Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
* Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the 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 & legal requirements.
What we’re 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 a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
* Annual allowance approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
* Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money at each milestone.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Access to a range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
* Menopause Plan – specifically designed for women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
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