Care Assistant
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Wykebeck Court - 543 York Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 6NH
CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7
Salary £11.45 - £12.45 per hour depending on experience
Permanent – day shifts 8am to 8pm
Job Description
Here at Bupa we support those who need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
As a Care Assistant you’re at the heart of making a difference to our residents. You’ll be working with an award‑winning team helping people from your own community.
You understand how delivering high‑quality, personal and social care, is as important as nurturing relationships, providing kindness and warmth to individuals and your amazing colleagues. So that our residents feel truly valued, cared for and part of life in the home.
Responsibilities
* Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care and recognizing and meeting the specific needs of residents
* Supporting residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care
* Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring our residents and reporting changes
* Communicating with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals
Key Skills / Qualifications Needed
We’re looking for motivated, positive individuals with great interpersonal skills. Whether you’re an experienced carer or new to the sector, we’ll provide you with the support and training you need to develop.
We’ll also train you on all aspects of our new digital care, transforming how you work, making things easier and letting you focus on care for our residents. It’s an exciting time to be with us.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products, worth approximately £350
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
* Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones at Bupa
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
* Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
* Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site
* Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of 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 are all driven by the same 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 encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com
Employment Details
Time type: Full time
Job area: Care Home – Care support
Location: Wykebeck Court
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