Care Assistant
Copper Beech Care Home, Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield TN22 5ST
Salary: £12.80 up to £13.80 per hour
Shift Pattern: 12‑hour shifts, 4 days a week, alternating weekend day and night shifts (must be flexible)
About Bupa
We make health happen. At Bupa we support those who need it most, delivering person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help residents live their best lives.
Job Description
As a Care Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of making a difference to our residents. You’ll be passionate about care and part of a remarkable team helping people from your own community. Whether you’re experienced or new to the sector, we’ll provide support and training to help you develop and excel.
Responsibilities
* Assist residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care and recognise and meet their specific needs
* Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care
* Work as part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring residents and reporting changes
* Communicate with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals
Benefits
* Quick, easy access to health support (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support – 24/7)
* Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (~£350)
* Free meal on every shift
* 28 days holiday
* Long‑service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money)
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages
* Range of Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave (adoption, birth parents and co‑parents)
* Menopause plan (empowers women to seek advice and treatment)
* Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities
* Sick pay scheme on top of statutory sick pay
Why Bupa?
Bupa is a health insurer and provider focused on customers, not shareholders. Our people are driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We encourage diversity and champion our community’s representation. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments to all applicants.
Job Details
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Care Home – Care support
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Copper Beech
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