Care Assistant – Richmond Villages, Fountains Lodge Care Home, 13-17 London Road, Southborough, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 0RJ
£12.25 - £13.25 per hour (per‑hour rate). Permanent contract, 44‑hour or 33‑hour weeks (including alternative weekends).
Fountains Lodge provides personalised nursing and residential care to people living with cognitive impairments, including dementia care. The purpose‑built home also offers short stays (including palliative care) to support carers and their loved ones in times of need. All bedrooms are tastefully decorated, many with en‑suite facilities, and the home has a café, lounges and private dining areas for family and friends.
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 documentation and reporting of 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.
What We're Looking For
* Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Benefits
Bupa offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* My Healthcare – free 24/7 support and care advice.
* Annual allowance (≈£350) for Bupa healthcare products.
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
* 28 days holiday plus additional statutory allowances.
* Flexible working and family‑friendly benefits.
* Supplementary benefits such as free meals on duty, interest‑free travel loan, pension plans, parental leave, and discounts at fitness facilities.
We encourage all applicants to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and recognise the value of diversity and inclusion.
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