Requisition Title
Care Assistant
Job Number
FOU00JP
Fountain Lodge, 13‑17 London Road Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 0RJ
£12.80 per hour, 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 will be at the heart of this, providing person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You will work with a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love.
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 relevant 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 and legal requirements.
What we’re looking for
* Motivation, positivity and great interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Desirable: previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Benefits
* MyHealthcare – free access to 24/7 support, GP appointments and mental health support.
* Annual allowance of approximately £350 redeemable against Bupa care products.
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
* 28 days holiday.
* Additional sick pay scheme on top of statutory sick pay.
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, extra money).
* Free meals on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave and menopause plan benefits.
* Access to discounts on 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 share a 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 champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer – we offer interview and assessment opportunities to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and provide reasonable adjustments when needed.
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