Care Assistant
Location: Hutton Village Care Home, Hutton Village, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1RX
Ratings: CQC rating: GOOD; Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10
Salary: From £12.60 up to £13.60 per hour
Hours: 33 hours per week, 3 shifts of 7am - 7pm, alternate weekends
Our Mission: We make health happen. 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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support residents with a wide range of requirements, from companionship to personal care.
2. Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care, documenting and reporting any changes in accordance with legislation.
3. Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
4. Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
5. Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.
Skills and Experience
* Motivation, positivity, and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Desirable: Previous experience in a care home or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, including:
* My Healthcare: 24/7 support, advice, and treatment options.
* Annual healthcare allowance of approximately £350.
* Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme to support during longer absences.
* Long service rewards, extra holidays, and money.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest-free annual travel loan.
* Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave schemes.
* Menopause support plan.
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Join Bupa?
We're a health insurer and provider committed to our customers and driven by our purpose. We champion diversity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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