Overview
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.
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 and legal requirements.
Qualifications
* Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Additional Information
* Salary: £12.25 - £13.25 per hour / depending on experience
* Permanent contract; Days and Nights available
* Parkside care home offers comfortable nursing and residential care for anyone over 18, with short stay options, palliative and Parkinson\'s care.
* The home is purpose-built, spacious, bright, and airy, with gardens. The activity coordinators help ensure there are plenty of activities, and all bedrooms have ensuite facilities with a 24-hour call system.
* Meals are freshly prepared daily and tailored to each resident\'s preferences; residents are encouraged to make friends and explore new activities.
* Weekly clubs and onsite services (hairdresser, visiting mobile library) support resident engagement.
Benefits
* Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, supporting flexible working and a range of family-friendly benefits.
* My Healthcare: Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support
* Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350 value)
* Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money)
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
* Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co-parents
* Menopause Plan for health empowerment
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa" and champion diversity. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria, and we provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.
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