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 bravery, caring, and responsibility 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 & legal requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
* 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.
Pay: From £12.25 up to £13.25 depending on experience. Nights, 12‑hour shifts, alternate weekends.
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 of approximately £350 to be redeemed against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
* 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 – e‑cards, extra holidays and money for every milestone 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.
* 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.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments when needed.
Time Type: Full‑time
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