Care Assistant
Beacher Hall Care Home, Bath Road, Reading RG1 6PG
22 hours available on days
Located near the centre of Reading, Beacher Hall offers 24‑hour nursing care and support for those 18 and over with a range of needs.
Job Description
CQC rating: Good. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.9/10. Salary £12.60‑£13.60 per hour, depending on experience. Permanent contract.
We provide 22 hours on days. Beacher Hall offers 24‑hour nursing care for residents with complex needs and neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, respiratory conditions, Parkinson’s and acquired brain injuries. The home offers both long‑term, short‑stay and rehabilitation care.
As a converted listed building, Beacher Hall offers a relaxing environment equipped for a range of individual care needs. Residents enjoy a bustling atmosphere with physiotherapy gym, landscaped gardens and an inviting lounge. All bedrooms have en‑suite facilities and TV/telephone points. Communal areas and gardens create an ideal setting for residents to socialize and relax. We focus on balanced, nutritious meals, sensory art classes, music therapy and regular outings.
What We Offer
At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You’ll join a team dedicated to the highest standards of care, guided by our values of being Brave, Caring and Responsible.
Key Responsibilities
* Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements, from companionship to personal care.
* Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care, and document and report 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
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 that can be redeemed against a range of Bupa healthcare products, valued at around £350.
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40 % of your earned wages within minutes.
* 28 days holiday.
* Frontline sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
* Long‑service rewards: e‑cards, extra holidays and money for each milestone.
* 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.
* Menopause plan – tailored support for women.
* Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa?
Bupa is a health insurer and provider with no shareholders; our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage our staff to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity and understand the importance of representation. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria.
Time Type: Part time
Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants
Location: Beacher Hall
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