Overview
Job Description - Care Assistant (PEB00AA)
Requisition Title: Care Assistant
Job Number: PEB00AA
Pebble Mill Care Home
Mill Pool Way, Birmingham
Birmingham B5 7EG
Care Assistant
Pebble Mill Care Home, 2 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 7EG
£12.25 - £13.25 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications
Permanent contract. Night and Day positions available. Alternate weekends as part of shift pattern
We make health happen
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
Role purpose
As a Care Assistant, you’re at the heart of making a difference to our residents. You’ll be working with an award winning team helping people from your own community. You’ll deliver high-quality, personal and social care, while nurturing relationships and showing kindness to residents and colleagues so that residents feel valued and part of life in the home.
Responsibilities
* Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care and recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents
* Supporting residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care
* Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring our residents and reporting change
* Communicating with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals
Key Skills / Qualifications
We’re looking for motivated, positive individuals with great interpersonal skills. You understand what is important to others. Whether you’re an experienced carer or new to the sector, we’ll provide you with the support and training you need to develop, where you can learn from some of the best people in the industry.
We’ll also train you on all aspects of our new digital care, transforming how you work, making things easier and letting you focus on care for our residents. It’s an exciting time to be with us.
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 which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
* Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, 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 season tickets
* Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents
* Menopause Plan to support women’s 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 make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity, and represent the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We’ll ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Care Home Postcode B5 7EG
Job
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