Care Assistant

Bupa; Bedworth; On-site; GBP 17,357; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meals with every shift

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

A reputable health provider is seeking a full-time Care Assistant in Ash Green, England. Responsibilities include assisting residents with clinical, social, and emotional needs. The ideal candidate will support diverse requirements, from companionship to personal care, while ensuring high standards of care. This position offers an hourly wage of £12.60, comprehensive training, and numerous benefits, including healthcare support and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Capable of delivering a high standard of care to residents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals.
• Experience in supporting the personal care of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with clinical, social, and emotional care.
• Support residents with varying care requirements.
• Monitor residents and report any changes.
• Communicate effectively with families and professionals.

Skills

Clinical care

Emotional support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Richmond Villages Bede, Hospital Lane, Bedworth, CV12 0PB

Salary: £12.60 per hour & excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent – days & nights available

Shift Pattern:

• Days: 8‑8pm, 8‑2pm or 2‑8pm
• Nights: 8‑8am
• Weekends on rota

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages is our retirement village provider, delivering person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development, including access to apprenticeships and our online portal, which offers resources for personal development and free access to LinkedIn’s learning platform.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care, recognising and meeting their specific needs.
• Supporting residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring residents and reporting changes.
• Communicating with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals.

Because we care for vulnerable people, we will need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

Benefits

• My Healthcare – quick, easy access to support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products – approximately £350.
• Free meal with every shift.
• Holidays – 20 days + bank holidays.
• Long Service – rewards for milestones at Bupa, including e‑cards, extra holidays and money.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable purchase of public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site.
• Menopause plan – specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme – an addition to statutory sick pay to provide reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders – 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’, 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. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone who needs them.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants

Locations: Richmond Bede Village