Job Description
Care Assistant
Location
Richmond Villages, Witney, Coral Springs Way, Witney, OX28 5DG
Salary
£13.20 per hour - Paid breaks
Starter Bonus
You will receive a one‑off Starter Bonus of £500 after completing four weeks’ service. Subject to tax and National Insurance deductions and compliance with terms and conditions.
Contract
Permanent – Full & Part time hours available. 12 hour shifts 08:00‑20:00.
About the Role
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most and our Richmond Villages provides luxury retirement living. Richmond Villages offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our first‑class accommodation requires a first‑class service. We deliver person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
You will receive a thorough induction and ongoing training and development, including access to apprenticeships and our online portal with a variety of resources and free access to LinkedIn’s online learning platform.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care, 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 changes.
* Communicating with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Because we care for vulnerable people, you will need to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).
Benefits
* My Healthcare – Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.
* Annual allowance of approximately £350 that can be redeemed against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
* An additional sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay.
* Paid breaks and a free meal with every shift.
* Holidays – 20 days + Bank Holidays.
* Long Service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money at each milestone.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Wagestream – early access of up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
* Range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental Leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
* Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women.
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of 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”, champion diversity and ensure our teams represent the communities we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments for eligible applicants.
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Care Home – Care support
Locations
Richmond Witney Village
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