Job Description: Care Assistant
Location: Westcombe Park Care Home, 112a Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7RZ
Contract: Permanent | Hours: Day Shifts Available | Salary: £12.75 - £13.75 per hour (depending on experience)
CQC rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6 / 10
Westcombe Park is a modern care home situated in a pleasant leafy neighbourhood of south‑east London. We warmly welcome residents in need of nursing or residential care, and also provide respite and convalescence care. Each bedroom is thoughtfully decorated to create a warm, homely atmosphere. Most rooms are en suite and the home can accommodate couples with double rooms. The home is close to local transport links and a few minutes’ drive from the A2. A bus route stops directly outside the home, and it is only a few minutes’ walk to local amenities, shops and the bank.
Our approach focusses on the person: residents must feel at home, which creates a friendly environment with an individually appropriate balance of care and independence. Food is important; chefs create well‑crafted menus and cater for all ethnicity groups. After a resident arrives, staff discuss personal preferences and dietary needs. Activities are organised around residents’ interests, encouraging them to engage in hobbies or new pursuits.
Key Responsibilities
* Support residents with a wide range of requirements, from companionship to personal care.
* Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care, documenting and reporting 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 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.
* Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification (desirable).
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 a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approx. value £350).
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme (additional to statutory sick pay) for longer absences.
* Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money at milestones.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport annual season tickets.
* Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
* Parental leave (adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site).
* Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women.
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Legal and EEO Statements
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK’s Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.
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