Care Assistant – Richmond Villages
Location: 47A Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6A
Contract: Permanent – alternate weekends required
Salary: £12.60–£13.60 per hour (depending on experience)
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Care Home – Care support
Employment Type: Contract
Seniority Level: Entry level
Job Description
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.
Key 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.
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.
* Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
* Annual allowance to redeem against a range of Bupa healthcare products (~£350).
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
* 28 days holiday.
* Additional sick pay beyond statutory sick pay.
* Long‑service rewards: e‑cards, extra holidays, money.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport tickets.
* Range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave – for adoption, birth, and co‑parents.
* Menopause Plan – tailored support.
* Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa
We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, so 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 make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa.” We 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. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
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