Care Assistant
Location: 28 St Ann's Road, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9BJ
CQC rating: good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7
Salary: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour, depending on experience
Shift type: Permanent day & night shifts available
About the Employer
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
* 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, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
* Annual allowance to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
* 28 days holiday.
* Additional sick pay scheme for frontline teams, over statutory sick pay.
* Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays and money at milestones.
* 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 – specifically designed for women.
* 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 ensure our teams represent the communities we serve.
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.
Employment Details
Time type: Full time
Job area: Care Home – Care support
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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