Care Assistant at Richmond Villages
Staplehurst Manor Care Home, Frittenden Rd, Tonbridge TN12 0DG
CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10
Salary £12.60 - £13.60 per hour
Permanent 33‑hour contract
Day shifts
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
* 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, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
* Annual allowance to be redeemed against a menu of Bupa health‑care products, approximately £350.
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
* 28 days holiday.
* Additional sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
* Long‑service rewards at milestones with ecards, extra holidays and money.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport season tickets.
* Range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
* Menopause Plan – empowerment and support for women.
* Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities.
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 understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants
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