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 documentation and reporting of any changes in accordance with 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.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
* 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 for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
* Annual allowance (approximately £350) redeemable against Bupa healthcare products.
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme (additional to statutory sick pay) to support longer absences.
* Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
* Range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
* Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women with advice and treatment options.
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa" and champion diversity, understanding the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer with a commitment to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and to make reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process for anyone that needs them.
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