Job Description
Care Assistant role at Richmond Villages, located at Tenterden House Care Home - Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TN.
CQC rating: Outstanding | Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8
Pay: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour depending on experience.
Employment type: Permanent, Day shifts.
We make health happen
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. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.
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 including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
* Annual allowance of approximately £350 for health-related products.
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
* 28 days holiday.
* Supplementary sick pay scheme for frontline teams.
* Long service rewards – extra holidays and money at milestones.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Bupa pension plans available (details on career site).
* Parental leave for adoption, birth parents, and co‑parents.
* Menopause Plan to empower women.
* Discounts at various gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa?
We're a health insurer and provider with no shareholders; our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We champion diversity and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Job Details
* Title: Care Assistant
* Type: Full time
* Area: Care Home – Care support
* Location: Tenterden House
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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