Care Assistant
Location: 9 Ripon Road, Harrogate HG1 2JA
At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you will provide person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice, working as part of a team dedicated to the highest standards of care for residents.
Compensation: £12.80 – £13.80 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Permanent, rota includes alternate weekends.
Key Responsibilities
* Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
* Observe and manage residents’ behaviour, documenting and reporting any changes in accordance with 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 and 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 to redeem against Bupa health‑care products.
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages.
* 28 days holiday.
* Additional sick pay scheme on top of statutory sick pay.
* Long‑service rewards (eco‑cards, extra holidays and money).
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Access to a range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave (adoption, birth parents, co‑parents).
* Menopause plan for women.
* Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa
Bupa is a health insurer and provider with no shareholders. Our people are driven by the shared purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Time Type
Full time
Job Area
Care Home – Care support
Locations
Southlands
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